Edward D. Swift
Edward Doane Swift (born December 24, 1870 in Marathon , † September 25, 1935 in Buffalo ) was an American astronomer . He was the son of the astronomer Lewis A. Swift , who discovered numerous comets . Edward supported his father from the age of 13, discovered a total of 46 foggy objects and was co-discoverer of comet 54P / de Vico-Swift-NEAT in 1894 .
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- ↑ Edward Doane Swift. Find A Grave, accessed August 14, 2015 .
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SURNAME | Swift, Edward D. |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Swift, Edward Doane (full name) |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American astronomer |
DATE OF BIRTH | December 24, 1870 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | marathon |
DATE OF DEATH | September 25, 1935 |
Place of death | Buffalo |