Open Directory - Science: Astronomy: History: People
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  • History of Astronomy: Persons - Catalogue of biographical links covering hundreds prominent astronomers, past and present. [Also in German]
  • Charles August Young - Biographical details of this distinguished American astronomer. (1834-1908)
  • Charles Messier - Detailed biography including links to his full catalogue of 110 objects.
  • History of Astronomy - Short biographies of several less well known British astronomers.
  • Holders of the Post of British Astronomer Royal - Notable achievements and timelines of Flamsteed, Halley, Bradley, Bliss, Maskelyne, Pond, Airy, Christie, Dyson, H.S. Jones, and Wooley (covering 1675 to 1971).
  • Jean Houzeau in Jamaica - Detailed biography of Belgian astronomer, Jean Charles Houzeau (1820-1888)
  • Links to Astronomer Biographies - Short biographies of Argelander, Bürgel, Cassini, Celsius, Encke, Fermat, Goodricke, Huygens, and Scheiner written by Jens Dengler. [Also in German]
  • Memoirs of a Space Engineer - Stories from Doug Rickard's memoirs and his involvement in the early exploration of space.
  • Robert Stawell Ball - Wikipedia provides biographical information on this Irish astronomer, lecturer and author.
  • The Bruce Medalists - Brief biographies, photos, and links to winners of this annual award for lifetime contributions to astronomy.
  • The Legacy of Ulugh Beg - Article by Kevin Krisciunas, with notes and bibliography, about the grandson of Tammerlane, his observatory, and the significance of his work.
  • Women in Astronomy, 1880-1920 - Biographical information of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin and other Harvard women. Includes photographs and links.
  • Women in Astronomy: A Resource Guide - An annotated guide to the role that women have played in the history of astronomy, featuring both printed and web based materials.
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