Julien Peridier
French astronomer and engineer (1882-1967) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 85
Julien Péridier was a French electrical engineer and amateur astronomer. For his work he was made an Officer of the Legion of Honour. In 1933 he founded a private observatory at Le Houga (Gers), France.
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After his death, his library and instruments were acquired by the McDonald Observatory at the University of Texas for use in teaching astronomy.
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France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1882 to 1967 · aged 85