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  list of astronomers Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/list-of-astronomers Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/list-of-astronomers Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 9, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents This is a list of astronomers, ordered alphabetically by nationality. It includes scientists who received degrees in astronomy, who made significant contributions to the study of astronomy, or who built astronomical instruments, as well as those whose work in other areas of science employed astronomical subjects. ...(100 of 46 words)

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