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William Pearson

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English schoolmaster and astronomer (1767-1847)

United Kingdom ScientistsLived 1767 to 1847 · aged 80

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William Pearson was an English schoolmaster, astronomer, and a founder of the Astronomical Society of London. He authored Practical Astronomy.

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Portrait of William Pearson (1767-1847) from History of the Royal Astronomical Society, 1820-1920.

Portrait of William Pearson (1767-1847) from History of the Royal Astronomical Society, 1820-1920.

Orrery designed by William Pearson (1767-1847), 1813-1822 now in the Science Museum, London. Made by Robert Fidler.

Orrery designed by William Pearson (1767-1847), 1813-1822 now in the Science Museum, London. Made by Robert Fidler.

A plaque at the Rectory, South Kilworth, commemorating the astronomer William Pearson.

A plaque at the Rectory, South Kilworth, commemorating the astronomer William Pearson.

Awards 2

Fellow of the Royal Society

Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society

Scientists from United Kingdom 6

Mary Ross Bell39.2 Gerhard Carl Schmidt39.2

David Leslie Hawksworth39.2

Robert Kronfeld39.1 Alex Elmsley39.2 Rupert Charles Barneby39.1

About this person

Country

United Kingdom

Category

Scientists

Type

Scientist

Status

deceased

Dates

Lived 1767 to 1847 · aged 80

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