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Rimmer, William Bolton (1882 - 1943) |
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| Astronomer | |
| Born: 9 November 1882 Fazakerley, Lancashire, England. Died: 2 July 1943 Mount Stromlo, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. | |
| William Bolton Rimmer was one of the four first astronomers at the Commonwealth Solar Observatory, Mount Stromlo, Canberra, when it was established in 1924. From 1929-39 he was Acting Officer-in-charge of CSO, taking over after Duffield's sudden death in 1929. |
Career Highlights |
| Born 9 November 1882. Died ca 1943. Spectroscopic research, Imperial College of Science, London 1919-21, Research Assistant, Norman Lockyer Observatory, Devon 1921-24, astronomer, Commonwealth Solar Observatory, Mount Stromlo, Canberra 1924-29, Acting Officer-in-charge 1929-39. |
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