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William Wallace Campbell
(1862–1938)
Astronomer
United States
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William Wallace Campbell was an astronomer from the United States, best known for Studies of the Nebulae.
Quick Facts About William Wallace Campbell
- Born
- April 11, 1862
- Died
- June 14, 1938
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Astronomer
- Notable works
- Studies of the Nebulae
- Spouse
- Elizabeth Ballard Campbell
About William Wallace Campbell
William Wallace Campbell was an American astronomer, and director of Lick Observatory from 1901 to 1930. He specialized in spectroscopy. He was the tenth president of the University of California from 1923 to 1930.
Biography source: Wikipedia
Awards & Honors
Bruce Medal
Lalande Prize
Henry Draper Medal
Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society
Janssen Medal
Silliman Memorial Lectures
Foreign Member of the Royal Society
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