Edward Walter Maunder

English astronomer and solar physicist

Edward Walter Maunder - Scientists & Innovators born April 12th, 1851
Born
Died

1928
98 years ago — 77 years old

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Scientists & Innovators

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United Kingdom

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Contributions included significant research on sunspots and solar cycles. Published the Maunder Minimum, which documented a period of reduced solar activity during the 17th century known for its correlation with cooler climate conditions in Europe. Authored influential works including 'The Solar System' and 'The Sun, the Earth, and the Universe'. Additionally served as a curator at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich.

Discovered the Maunder Minimum phenomena

Studied solar cycles extensively

Wrote 'The Solar System'

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