Alexander William Roberts
Alexander William Roberts | |
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Alexander William Roberts in 1938 | |
| Born | 4 December 1857 |
| Died | 21 January 1938 (aged 80) |
| Other names | Roberts of Lovedale |
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| Occupation(s) | teacher, astronomer |
The Hon. Alexander William Roberts FRSE FRAS FRSSA (4 December 1857 – 21 January 1938) was a Scottish-born, South African teacher and an amateur astronomer. He was an expert on the stars of the southern hemisphere and did much mapping of these stars. He was affectionately known as Roberts of Lovedale.