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Lewis A. Swift

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American astronomer

United StatesScientistsLived 1820 to 1913 · aged 92
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Lewis A. Swift was an American astronomer who discovered 13 comets and 1,248 previously uncatalogued nebulae. Only William Herschel discovered more nebulae visually.

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1897Jackson-Gwilt Medal
1881Lalande Prize

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1820 to 1913 · aged 92
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