William Robert Brooks
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William Robert Brooks
WILLIAM ROBERT BROOKS English-born astronomer in USA who built his own telescope at age 14. His speciality was comets, of which he discovered several. Also wrote poetry. Date: 1844 - 1921
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1844 Astronomer Born Brooks Comets Discovered Poetry Speciality Telescope Wrote 1921 Will I Am
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1. Title: "William Robert Brooks: The Poetic Astronomer" William Robert Brooks (1844-1921) was an English-born astronomer who made a significant impact on the scientific community in the United States, all starting from his humble beginnings at the age of 14. This image showcases Brooks, with a thoughtful expression, gazing at the night sky through his homemade telescope. Born in England, Brooks' fascination with astronomy began at a young age. He moved to the United States with his family in 1853, settling in Massachusetts. Despite the lack of formal education, his passion for the stars led him to build his own telescope from scratch, which he used to observe the night sky and discover several comets. Brooks' specialty in astronomy was the study of comets, a field that captivated him since his early observations. He discovered several comets, including Comet Brooks in 1886 and Comet Brooks-Swift in 1892, which he shared with his colleague Lewis Swift. Apart from his astronomical pursuits, Brooks was also a talented poet. He wrote poetry as a means of expressing his deep connection to the universe and the wonders of the cosmos. His poetic verses often reflected his awe and reverence for the stars and the mysteries they held. This photograph, taken in the late 19th century, captures the essence of Brooks' life – a man driven by his curiosity and passion for the night sky, who made groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy and left behind a legacy of beautiful poetry.
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