Thomas Romney Robinson
British astronomer (1792-1882) · Scientists · Died at 89
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Something wrong?John Thomas Romney Robinson, usually referred to as Thomas Romney Robinson, was an Irish astronomer. He was the director of the Armagh Observatory, one of the chief astronomical observatories in the UK of its time. He is remembered as inventor of the 4-cup anemometer.
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Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
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Lived 1792 to 1882 · aged 89
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