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Norman Lockyer
1836 – 1920
About this person
Wikipedia SummarySir Joseph Norman Lockyer was an English scientist and astronomer. Along with the French scientist Pierre Janssen, he is credited with discovering the gas helium. Lockyer also is remembered for being the founder and first editor of the influential journal Nature.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
May 17, 1836
Rugby
Date of death
August 16, 1920
Salcombe Regis
Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupations & fields
physicistastronomeruniversity teacher
Awards & honours
Fellow of the Royal SocietyRumford MedalJanssen MedalRoyal Society Bakerian Medal
- Field and occupation
- britský astronom
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