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Biographical entry MacDonnell, William John ( - 1910)
- Born
- Ireland
- Died
- 22 September 1910
- Occupation
- Astronomer and Bank Manager
Summary
William John MacDonnell was viewed by many as the father of astronomical science in Australia. He was a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, built at least two private observatories and at his death had one of the finest libraries in the field in New South Wales.
Archival resources
Mitchell and Dixson Libraries Manuscripts Collection, State Library of New South Wales
- William John MacDonnell - Records, 1871 - 1887; Mitchell and Dixson Libraries Manuscripts Collection, State Library of New South Wales. Details
Published resources
Journal Articles
- Orchiston, Wayne, 'William John Macdonnell: an Early Branch Stalwart', The Astronomers' Bulletin, vol. 3, no. 9, 2000, p. 183. Details
- Orchiston, Wayne, 'William John Macdonnell and the Development of Astronomy in New South Wales', Journal of the British Astronomical Association, vol. 111, 2001, pp. 13-25. Details
Online Resources
- National Library of Australia, 'MacDonnell, W', Trove, National Library of Australia and the Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour, 2009, http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-498081. Details
McCarthy, G.J.
Created: 20 October 1993, Last modified: 15 September 2004
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