William Harkness
✓ Source-basedrisingAmerican Civil War surgeon and astronomer (1837-1903)
William Harkness was an astronomer. He was born at Ecclefechan, Scotland, a son of James (1803-78) and Jane Harkness. His father was a pastor and moved the family to the United States.
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William Harkness was an astronomer. He was born at Ecclefechan, Scotland, a son of James (1803-78) and Jane Harkness. His father was a pastor and moved the family to the United States. Harkness served in the military, traveled extensively, and headed research missions developing techniques and equipment for astronomical study.
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