William Lewis Elkin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

William Lewis Elkin

American astronomer

Date of Birth: 29-Apr-1855

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Date of Death: 30-May-1933

Profession: astronomer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About William Lewis Elkin

  • William Lewis Elkin (April 29, 1855 – May 30, 1933) was an American astronomer known for his detailed work measuring parallaxes and for pioneering work in meteor photography.
  • He served as director of the Yale University Observatory from 1896 to 1910.

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