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Astronomers

224 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Abd al-Rahman al-SufiAuthor · BooksAbd al-Rahman al-Sufi (903–986) was a Persian astronomer, mathematician, translator, astrologer, and poet who worked under the patronage of the Buyid dynasty. Operating principally at the court of Emir 'Adud al-Dawla in
Abraham Gotthelf KästnerAuthor · BooksAbraham Gotthelf Kästner was a German mathematician, historian of mathematics, university teacher, poet lawyer, physicist and astronomer (1719–1800). He was born at Leipzig and died at Göttingen.
Abraham ibn EzraAuthor · BooksAbraham ibn Ezra (1089–1167) was a poet, rabbi and writer.
Abraham PihlArtist · WatchesAbraham Pihl was a Norwegian architect, astronomer, watchmaker and lutheran pastor (1756–1821). He was born at Gausdal Municipality and died at Furnes.
Abraham ZacutoAuthor · BooksAbraham Zacuto was a mathematician, astronomer, historian, astrologer, rabbi and writer (1450–1515). He was born at Salamanca and died at Ottoman Empire.
Abū Ḥanīfa DīnawarīAuthor · BooksAbū Ḥanīfa Dīnawarī was an astronomer, geographer, mathematician, historian, astrologer and botanist (828–895). He was born at Dinavar District.
Abū Muhammad al-Hasan al-HamdānīAuthor · BooksAbū Muhammad al-Hasan al-Hamdānī (893–945) was a grammarian, geographer and astronomer.
Addison BrownAuthor · BooksAddison Brown was an American botanist, lawyer, judge, politician, writer and astronomer (1830–1913). He was born at West Newbury and died at New York City.
Adriaan MetiusAuthor · Maps and atlasesAdriaan Metius (1571–1635) was a Dutch Republic astronomer, mathematician and university teacher.
Al-BiruniAuthor · Maps and atlasesAl-Biruni (973–1048) was a Samanid Empire philosopher, chemist and geographer.
al-JazariAuthor · Booksal-Jazari (1164–1206) was a mathematician, inventor and writer.
Alessandro PiccolominiAuthor · BooksAlessandro Piccolomini (1508–1579) was an astronomer, catholic priest and philosopher.
Alexander F. I. ForbesDesigner · DesignAlexander F. I. Forbes was a South African astronomer and architect (1871–1959). He was born at Aberdeenshire and died at Cape Town.
Alexander von HumboldtAuthor · BooksAlexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) was a Kingdom of Prussia geologist, explorer and botanist.
Alfonso X of Castile and LeonAuthor · BooksAlfonso X of Castile and Leon (1221–1284) was a Crown of Castile writer, astronomer and composer.
AnaxagorasAuthor · BooksAnaxagoras (500–428) was a mathematician, philosopher and physicist.
Anaximenes of MiletusAuthor · BooksAnaximenes of Miletus (585–525) was a philosopher, astronomer and writer.
Andronicus of CyrrhusDesigner · DesignAndronicus of Cyrrhus was an astronomer and architect (200–100). He was born at Cyrrhus and died at Ancient Rome.
Antoine LavoisierAuthor · BooksAntoine Lavoisier (1743–1794) was a French chemist, economist and biologist.
Antoine Thomson d'AbbadieAuthor · Maps and atlasesAntoine Thomson d'Abbadie (1810–1897) was a France explorer, numismatist and physicist.
Antonín RüklIllustrator · IllustrationAntonín Rükl was a Czech astronomer, cartographer, writer and illustrator (1932–2016). He was born at Čáslav and died at Prague.
AranikoArtist · PaintingsAraniko (1244–1306) was an architect, painter and astronomer.
AratusAuthor · BooksAratus (315–240) was a poet, astronomer and writer.
AvempaceAuthor · BooksAvempace, known in Arabic tradition as Abū Bakr Muḥammad ibn Yaḥya ibn aṣ-Ṣā’igh at-Tūjībī ibn Bājja, was an Arab polymath from the Taifa of Zaragoza whose intellectual output encompassed philosophy, mathematics, astrono
AverroesAuthor · BooksAverroes (1126–1198) was a philosopher, physician and astronomer.
AvicennaAuthor · BooksAvicenna (980–1037) was a philosopher, poet and astronomer.
Bahāʾ al-dīn al-ʿĀmilīAuthor · BooksBahāʾ al-dīn al-ʿĀmilī was an Ottoman philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, engineer, architect and literary scholar (1547–1621). He was born at Baalbek and died at Isfahan.
Banū MūsāAuthor · BooksBanū Mūsā was a mathematician, engineer, astronomer, astrologer, translator and writer (800–860). He was born at Baghdad.
Benjamin BannekerArtist · WatchesBenjamin Banneker (1731–1806) was a United States mathematician, astronomer and watchmaker.
Bernard WapowskiAuthor · Maps and atlasesBernard Wapowski (1450–1535) was a Kingdom of Poland geographer, cartographer and historian.
Cai YongPerson · Music memorabiliaCai Yong (133–192) was an astronomer, historian and writer.
Camille FlammarionAuthor · BooksCamille Flammarion was a French astronomer, writer and balloonist (1842–1925). He was born at Val-de-Meuse and died at Juvisy-sur-Orge.
Carl Friedrich von WeizsäckerAuthor · BooksCarl Friedrich von Weizsäcker (1912–2007) was a German physicist, writer and philosopher.
Carl SaganAuthor · BooksCarl Sagan (1934–1996) was a United States cosmologist, astrophysicist and novelist.
Carlos de Sigüenza y GóngoraAuthor · Maps and atlasesCarlos de Sigüenza y Góngora (1645–1700) was a New Spain cartographer, historian and philosopher.
Carsten NiebuhrAuthor · Maps and atlasesCarsten Niebuhr (1733–1815) was a Duchy of Bremen and Verden mathematician, explorer and cartographer.
César-François Cassini de ThuryAuthor · Maps and atlasesCésar-François Cassini de Thury (1714–1784) was a Kingdom of France astronomer and cartographer.
Charles Étienne Louis CamusAuthor · BooksCharles Étienne Louis Camus was a French astronomer, mathematician, university teacher, physicist, scientist and writer (1699–1768). He was born at Crécy-en-Brie and died at Paris.
Charles Marie de La CondamineAuthor · BooksCharles Marie de La Condamine (1701–1774) was a French mathematician, explorer and astronomer.
Chesley BonestellIllustrator · IllustrationChesley Bonestell was an American illustrator, painter and astronomer (1888–1986). He was born at San Francisco and died at Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Christian MayerAuthor · Maps and atlasesChristian Mayer (1719–1783) was a Germany astronomer, physicist and mathematician.
Christopher WrenDesigner · DesignChristopher Wren was a British architect, astronomer, mathematician, physicist, anatomist and university teacher (1632–1723). He was born at East Knoyle and died at London.
Chrysanthus NotarasAuthor · Maps and atlasesChrysanthus Notaras (1655–1731) was a Christian minister, astronomer and mathematician.
CleostratusAuthor · BooksCleostratus (520–432) was an astronomer and poet.
Conrad DasypodiusArtist · WatchesConrad Dasypodius (1531–1600) was a Switzerland mathematician, astronomer and watchmaker.
Cosmas IndicopleustesAuthor · BooksCosmas Indicopleustes was an explorer, astronomer, writer, geographer and seafarer (600–550). He was born at Alexandria.
David FabriciusAuthor · Maps and atlasesDavid Fabricius (1564–1617) was a County of East Frisia astronomer, Lutheran pastor and cartographer.
David GillPhotographer · PhotographyDavid Gill (1843–1914) was an astronomer, university teacher and photographer.
David RittenhouseArtist · WatchesDavid Rittenhouse (1732–1796) was a United States astronomer, mathematician and inventor.
Duarte Pacheco PereiraAuthor · BooksDuarte Pacheco Pereira was an explorer, astronomer, writer, military personnel, cartographer and officer (1460–1533). He was born at Lisbon.
Edmond HalleyAuthor · Maps and atlasesEdmond Halley (1656–1742) was a Kingdom of England mathematician, geophysicist and astronomer.
Edward Emerson BarnardPhotographer · PhotographyEdward Emerson Barnard (1857–1923) was an American astronomer, photographer and university teacher.
EratosthenesAuthor · BooksEratosthenes (276–194) was a mathematician, astronomer and poet.
Ernest Amédée Barthélemy MouchezAuthor · Maps and atlasesErnest Amédée Barthélemy Mouchez (1821–1892) was a France astronomer, military officer and geographer.
Ernst ChladniPerson · Music memorabiliaErnst Chladni (1756–1827) was a physicist, astronomer and mathematician.
Étienne Léopold TrouvelotArtist · PaintingsÉtienne Léopold Trouvelot (1827–1895) was a France astronomer, entomologist and lithographer.
Eudoxus of CnidusAuthor · BooksEudoxus of Cnidus was a mathematician, writer, philosopher, geographer, astronomer and physician (408–355). He was born at Knidos.
Eusebio KinoAuthor · Maps and atlasesEusebio Kino (1645–1711) was a Prince-Bishopric of Trent explorer, cartographer and astronomer.
Farkas BolyaiAuthor · BooksFarkas Bolyai was a mathematician, poet, inventor and astronomer (1775–1856). He was born at Buia and died at Târgu Mureș.
Francesco Faà di BrunoPerson · Music memorabiliaFrancesco Faà di Bruno (1825–1888) was a Kingdom of Italy mathematician, Catholic priest and inventor.
Francesco FontanaEngraver · PrintsFrancesco Fontana (1585–1656) was astronomer, lawyer and printmaker.
Francis BailyAuthor · BooksFrancis Baily (1774–1844) was an astronomer and writer.
Francis BeaufortAuthor · Maps and atlasesFrancis Beaufort (1774–1857) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, physicist and geographer.
Fred HoyleAuthor · BooksFred Hoyle (1915–2001) was a British screenwriter, astronomer and writer.
Gaius Julius HyginusAuthor · BooksGaius Julius Hyginus (64–17) was a writer, mythographer and poet.
Garrett Putnam ServissAuthor · BooksGarrett Putnam Serviss was an American astronomer, novelist, writer and journalist (1851–1929). He was born at New York.
Gemma FrisiusEngraver · PrintsGemma Frisius (1508–1555) was a Seventeen Provinces mathematician, physician and cartographer.
Georg Christoph EimmartEngraver · PrintsGeorg Christoph Eimmart (1638–1705) was a Germany mathematician, astronomer and university teacher.
Georg Joachim RheticusAuthor · Maps and atlasesGeorg Joachim Rheticus (1514–1574) was a Holy Roman Empire mathematician, astronomer and cartographer.
Georg MarcgraveAuthor · Maps and atlasesGeorg Marcgrave (1610–1644) was a Germany astronomer, explorer and botanist.
George GamowAuthor · BooksGeorge Gamow (1904–1968) was a Russian Empire physicist, inventor and writer.
George GrahamArtist · WatchesGeorge Graham (1673–1751) was a Kingdom of Great Britain watchmaker, inventor and geophysicist.
George Henry PetersPhotographer · PhotographyGeorge Henry Peters (1863–1947) was a United States astronomer and photographer.
Gerard KuiperAuthor · Maps and atlasesGerard Kuiper (1905–1973) was a Kingdom of the Netherlands astronomer, planetary scientist and cartographer.
Giambattista BenedettiDesigner · DesignGiambattista Benedetti (1530–1590) was a Republic of Venice mathematician, physicist and philosopher.
Giovanni Antonio MaginiAuthor · Maps and atlasesGiovanni Antonio Magini (1555–1617) was a Republic of Venice astronomer, mathematician and astrologer.
Giovanni Battista RiccioliAuthor · Maps and atlasesGiovanni Battista Riccioli (1598–1671) was a selenographer, theologian and astronomer.
Giovanni Dondi dell'OrologioArtist · WatchesGiovanni Dondi dell'Orologio (1330–1388) was a Republic of Venice astronomer, mathematician and university teacher.
Girolamo FracastoroAuthor · BooksGirolamo Fracastoro (1478–1553) was a physician writer, poet and epidemiologist.
Gregory BenfordAuthor · BooksGregory Benford was an American physicist, astronomer, novelist, writer and university teacher (born 1941). He was born at Mobile.
Gu YanwuAuthor · BooksGu Yanwu (1613–1682) was a linguist, geographer and philosopher.
Guo PuAuthor · BooksGuo Pu (276–324) was a writer, poet and historian.
Hal ClementAuthor · BooksHal Clement was an American writer, novelist, astronomer, aircraft pilot and teacher (1922–2003). He was born at Somerville and died at Milton.
Hanns HörbigerAuthor · BooksHanns Hörbiger (1860–1931) was an Austrian engineer, writer and astronomer.
Harald LeschAuthor · BooksHarald Lesch was a German philosopher, journalist, astronomer, television presenter, astrophysicist and science writer (born 1960). He was born at Giessen.
Harold UreyAuthor · BooksHarold Urey was an American astronomer, chemist, physicist, university teacher and writer (1893–1981). He was born at Walkerton and died at La Jolla.
Henri PoincaréAuthor · BooksHenri Poincaré (1854–1912) was a French mathematician, philosopher and astronomer.
Hermann GoldschmidtArtist · PaintingsHermann Goldschmidt was a French astronomer and painter (1802–1866). He was born at Frankfurt and died at Fontainebleau.
Hermann of ReichenauAuthor · BooksHermann of Reichenau (1013–1054) was a Holy Roman Empire chronicler, composer and music theorist.
Ḥusain Wāʿiẓ KāšifīAuthor · BooksḤusain Wāʿiẓ Kāšifī was an author. Ḥusain Wāʿiẓ Kāšifī is recorded as writer, astronomer, mathematician, poet and preacher. The heading is held on record by Wikidata, Wikipedia. 1 cited statement stands behind this entry
HypatiaAuthor · BooksHypatia (360–415) was a Byzantine Empire mathematician, philosopher and astronomer.
Ibn al-Banna' al-MarrakushiAuthor · BooksIbn al-Banna' al-Marrakushi was a Moroccan mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, writer and arithmetician (1256–1321). He was born at Marrakech.
İbrahim Hakkı ErzurumiAuthor · Booksİbrahim Hakkı Erzurumi (1703–1780) was an Ottoman astronomer, philosopher and poet.
Ignazio DantiArtist · SilverIgnazio Danti (1536–1586) was a Italy astronomer, cartographer and mathematician.
ImhotepDesigner · DesignImhotep was an architect, engineer, astronomer, physician, master builder and writer (2800–2700). He was born at Memphis and died at Ancient Egypt.
Isaac RobertsPhotographer · PhotographyIsaac Roberts (1829–1904) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland astronomer, engineer and photographer.
Ismail IIAuthor · BooksIsmail II (1533–1577) was a monarch, astronomer and poet.
J. Allen HynekAuthor · BooksJ. Allen Hynek was an American astronomer, astrophysicist, ufologist, university teacher, physicist and writer (1910–1986). He was born at Chicago and died at Scottsdale.
Jacques ValléeAuthor · BooksJacques Vallée was a French and American astronomer, computer scientist, astrophysicist, engineer, ufologist and writer (born 1939). He was born at Pontoise.
James BruceAuthor · Maps and atlasesJames Bruce (1730–1794) was a Kingdom of Great Britain explorer, archaeologist and botanist.
James GregoryAuthor · BooksJames Gregory was a mathematician, astronomer, inventor, university teacher and writer (1638–1675). He was born at The Manse, Drumoak Kirk, Drumoak and died at Edinburgh.
James NasmythPhotographer · PhotographyJames Nasmyth (1808–1890) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland astronomer, inventor and engineer.
Jan BrożekAuthor · BooksJan Brożek (1585–1652) was a mathematician, astronomer and university teacher.
Jayant Vishnu NarlikarAuthor · BooksJayant Vishnu Narlikar (1938–2025) was an Indian astronomer, astrophysicist and university teacher.
Jean MeeusAuthor · BooksJean Meeus was a Belgian astronomer, mathematician, writer and astrophysicist (born 1928).
Jean MuellerPhotographer · PhotographyJean Mueller (born 1950) was a United States astronomer and photographer.
Jean Sylvain BaillyAuthor · BooksJean Sylvain Bailly was a French astronomer, politician, mathematician, writer and mayor (1736–1793). He was born at Paris.
Jean-Dominique, comte de CassiniAuthor · Maps and atlasesJean-Dominique, comte de Cassini (1748–1845) was a France astronomer and cartographer.
Jeff T. AluPhotographer · PhotographyJeff T. Alu (born 1966) was a United States astronomer, musician and photographer.
Jodocus Hondius IEngraver · PrintsJodocus Hondius I (1563–1612) was a County of Flanders cartographer, printmaker and publisher.
Johan Gabriel DoppelmayrAuthor · Maps and atlasesJohan Gabriel Doppelmayr (1677–1750) was a Germany astronomer, mathematician and cartographer.
Johann BayerAuthor · Maps and atlasesJohann Bayer was a German astronomer, lawyer, cartographer and jurist (1572–1625). He was born at Rain and died at Augsburg.
Johann Hieronymus SchröterAuthor · Maps and atlasesJohann Hieronymus Schröter was an astronomer, jurist, cartographer and clerical officer (1745–1816). He was born at Erfurt and died at Lilienthal.
Johann Jakob ScheuchzerAuthor · Maps and atlasesJohann Jakob Scheuchzer (1672–1733) was a Switzerland botanist, paleontologist and theologian.
Johannes de MurisPerson · Music memorabiliaJohannes de Muris (1300–1350) was a French music theorist, musicologist and mathematician.
Johannes HeveliusAuthor · Maps and atlasesJohannes Hevelius (1611–1687) was a Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth astronomer, entrepreneur and cartographer.
Johannes RuyschAuthor · Maps and atlasesJohannes Ruysch (1460–1533) was a Habsburg Netherlands astronomer, explorer and cartographer.
Johannes SchönerAuthor · Maps and atlasesJohannes Schöner (1477–1547) was a Prince-Bishopric of Würzburg astronomer, cartographer and mathematician.
Johannes StabiusAuthor · Maps and atlasesJohannes Stabius (1460–1522) was a Germany cartographer, geographer and writer.
Johannes StöfflerAuthor · Maps and atlasesJohannes Stöffler (1452–1531) was a Germany astronomer, university teacher and mathematician.

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