Alvan Clark
Alvan Clark (1804–1887) was an American astronomer, painter and businessperson.
Also recorded as Alvin Clark.
Overview
Born at Ashfield in 1804, died at Cambridge in 1887.
In detail
the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is astronomy and astronomical instrument.
Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Works named in the authority record are Yerkes Observatory and Alvan Clark & Sons.
Work by Alvan Clark is recorded in the collections of Metropolitan Museum of Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Cincinnati Art Museum, National Portrait Gallery and Yale University Art Gallery.
Distinctions recorded are Lalande Prize and Rumford Prize.
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“Alvan Clark”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q448267: Alvan Clark
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