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Simon Newcomb, astronomer from Nova Scotia

Simon Newcomb, between 1905 and 1909 (Harris & Ewing, Library of Congress). Simon Newcomb 01 · Harris & Ewing · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.

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Simon Newcomb, born at Wallace Bridge, Nova Scotia, moved to the United States in 1853 and became a leading authority on mathematical astronomy at the U.S. Naval Observatory. As director of the Nautical Almanac from 1877 to 1897, his revision of lunar and planetary tables simplified nautical almanacs worldwide.

Scope & context

Newcomb as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

Simon Newcomb National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text