William Crabtree
Crabtree observed the transit of Venus in 1639. A mural in Manchester Town Hall .
William Crabtree (* 1610 in Broughton ( Salford ), England , † 1644 ) was an English astronomer .
After attending school in Manchester , Crabtree became financially independent through a rich marriage.
In addition to his continued occupation as a businessman, he devoted himself to astronomy with great passion . Using precise calculations, he was able to refute predictions by seasoned astronomers.
Together with Jeremiah Horrox in Lancashire , an astronomer friend, he observed the Venus transit of November 24th (Julian, December 4th Gregorian) 1639.
The asteroid (4137) Crabtree , discovered on November 24, 1970, has been named after him since 2005.
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Crabtree, William |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English astronomer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1610 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Broughton ( Salford ), England |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1644 |