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Robert Grant Aitken

American astronomer (1864-1951) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 86

Robert Grant Aitken was an American astronomer.

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1951Died29 October 19511932Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical SocietyAward1926Bruce MedalAward1906Lalande PrizeAward1864Born31 December 1864

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Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society1932
Bruce Medal1926
Lalande Prize1906

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1864 to 1951 · aged 86