William Robert Brooks
American astronomer (1844-1921) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 76
William Robert Brooks was a British-born American astronomer, mainly noted as being one of the most prolific discoverers of new comets of all time, second only to Jean-Louis Pons.
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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1844 to 1921 · aged 76
