Quote by: Simon Newcomb

In October, 1865, occurred what was, in my eyes, the greatest event in the history of the observatory. The new transit circle arrived from Berlin in its boxes.


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Author Bio


  • NameSimon Newcomb
  • DescriptionAmerican astronomer
  • BornMarch 12, 1835
  • DiedJuly 11, 1909
  • CountryCanada; United States Of America
  • ProfessionAstronomer; Mathematician; Economist; Novelist; Writer
  • AwardsKnight Of The Legion Of Honour; Copley Medal; Order Of Merit For Arts And Science