Benjamin Apthorp Gould
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"Benjamin Gould" redirects here. For the Australian politician, see Benjamin Gould (politician).
Benjamin Apthorp Gould (September 27, 1824 – November 26, 1896) was a pioneering American astronomer. He is noted for creating the Astronomical Journal, discovering the Gould Belt, and for founding of the Argentine National Observatory and the Argentine National Weather Service.
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Born | (1824-09-27)September 27, 1824 Boston, Massachusetts |
Died | November 26, 1896(1896-11-26) (aged 72) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Harvard College |
Known for | Astronomical Journal Gould Belt Gould designations |
Spouse | Mary Apthorp Quincy Gould |
Awards | James Craig Watson Medal 1887 Gold Medal of the RAS 1883 |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy |
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