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William A. Bradfield

Australian amateur astronomer

  • Fame40.3
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia211
Lived 1927–2014, aged 87New Zealand
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    10 languages
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  • Era
    1927–2014
    Aged 87
  • Awards
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    recognised work
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Updated 2026-06-21

William Ashley Bradfield was a New Zealand-born Australian amateur astronomer, notable as a prolific amateur discoverer of comets. He discovered 18 comets, all of which bear his name as the sole discoverer.

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