Frank Scott Hogg
Canadian astronomer and academic
Born
Died
1951
75 years ago — 47 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Canada
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An astronomer and academic, contributions included work on celestial mechanics and stellar photometry. Held a position as a professor at the University of Toronto. Founded the David Dunlap Observatory, which became an important institution for astronomical research in Canada. Hogg's research emphasized the study of variable stars and the dynamics of the Milky Way.
Contributed to celestial mechanics
Founded David Dunlap Observatory
Conducted research on variable stars
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