Robert Stawell Ball
Sir Robert Stawell Ball was an Irish astronomer who founded the screw theory. He was Royal Astronomer of Ireland at Dunsink Observatory.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Dublin
- Educated at
- Trinity College, Dublin
- Awards
- 🏆 Fellow of the Royal Society🏆 Cunningham Medal
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1840
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Birth1913
Died
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