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Robert Stawell Ball

Irish astronomer (1840-1913) · Scientists · Died at 73

Sir Robert Stawell Ball was an Irish astronomer who founded the screw theory. He was Royal Astronomer of Ireland at Dunsink Observatory.

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Cunningham Medal1879
Fellow of the Royal Society1873

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Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1840 to 1913 · aged 73