Ruth J. Northcott
Ruth J. Northcott | |
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Ruth J. Northcott, from a 1962 newspaper photograph. | |
| Born | March 6, 1913 |
| Died | July 29, 1969 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto |
| Occupation | astronomer |
Ruth Josephine Northcott (March 6, 1913 – July 29, 1969) was a Canadian astronomer based at the David Dunlap Observatory, and president of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada from 1962 to 1964. Asteroid 3670 Northcott is named for her.