Edward Charles Pickering
Astronomer and physicist, Harvard College Observatory director
Born
Died
1919
107 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Served as director of the Harvard College Observatory from 1877 to 1919, conducting extensive research in astronomy. Developed the first standard photographic methods for measuring the brightness of stars and created a stellar classification system. Led efforts to employ women in astronomy, notably hiring many as computer counters. Instrumental in the creation of the Henry Draper Catalogue, which listed over 225,000 stars and their spectra.
Directed the Harvard College Observatory
Created the Henry Draper Catalogue
Established a stellar classification system
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