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British astronomer and popular science writer (1837-1888), founder of Knowledge and author of star atlases. H. P. Blavatsky quoted his Our Place among Infinities (1875) in Isis Unveiled. His Old and New Astronomy was completed after his death by A. Cowper Ranyard. {{ctd-source|BCW|2|540}}. | British astronomer and popular science writer (1837-1888), founder of Knowledge and author of star atlases. H. P. Blavatsky quoted his Our Place among Infinities (1875) in Isis Unveiled. His Old and New Astronomy was completed after his death by A. Cowper Ranyard. {{ctd-source|BCW|2|540}}. | ||
Author of ''The Sun: Ruler, Fire, Light, and Life of the Planetary System'' (London: Longmans, Green, 1871). {{ctd-source|BCW|5|379}}. | |||
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Richard Anthony Proctor
(English:Richard Anthony Proctor)
(2 November 1837 − 2 November 1888)
(1837–1888)
English astronomer and popular science writer, known for his map of Mars.
British astronomer and popular science writer (1837-1888), founder of Knowledge and author of star atlases. H. P. Blavatsky quoted his Our Place among Infinities (1875) in Isis Unveiled. His Old and New Astronomy was completed after his death by A. Cowper Ranyard. (BCW 2:540).
Author of The Sun: Ruler, Fire, Light, and Life of the Planetary System (London: Longmans, Green, 1871). (BCW 5:379).
Some links:
- Quotes: Zirkoff, Boris
- CTD article in Russian: Проктор, Ричард Антони
- Other resources: Biographical source, The Theosophist, vol. 5, September (Supplement) 1884, p. 120-122
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Lifetime: 1837–1888
Shortly: English astronomer and popular science writer, known for his map of Mars.
British astronomer and po...