Human Accomplishment: John Goodricke

an English amateur astronomer. He is best known for his observations of the variable star Algol (Beta Persei) in 1782.

Born

17 September 1764 Groningen

Died

20 April 1786 (aged 21)

Nationality

British

Known for

Studies of variable stars

Fields

Astronomy

Awards

Copley Medal (1783)

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Britain

era

1600-1800

Influences

Edward Pigott