William Robert Brooks

2026-05-10

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William Robert Brooks (June 11, 1844 – May 3, 1921) 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.

Career

1844
Born
1899
Won Lalande Prize
1921
Passed away

Trivia

•Place of birth: Maidstone
•Citizenship: United States
•Known as: astronomer

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