Frank Scott Hogg

Canadian astronomer and academic

Frank Scott Hogg - Canadian astronomer and academic
Born

July 26th, 1904
121 years ago

Died

1951
74 years ago — 47 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Canada

Links & References

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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