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William Huggins

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British astronomer (1824-1910)

United KingdomScientistsLived 1824 to 1910 · aged 86
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Sir William Huggins was a British astronomer best known for his pioneering work in astronomical spectroscopy together with his wife, Margaret.

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Awards 13

1904Bruce Medal
1901Henry Draper Medal
1900Actonian Prize
1898Copley Medal
1888Janssen Medal
1885Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society
1885Royal Society Bakerian Medal
1880Rumford Medal
1870Lalande Prize
1866Royal Medal
Fellow of the Royal Society
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Order of Merit

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Connected to William 6

Edward Emerson BarnardAlso won Lalande PrizeAnders Jonas ÅngströmAlso won Rumford MedalSusan SolomonAlso won Royal Society Bakerian MedalGeorge Ellery HaleAlso won Actonian PrizeFrank WhittleAlso won Rumford MedalKarl Ludwig HardingAlso won Lalande Prize

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1824 to 1910 · aged 86
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31 languages

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