Walter Sydney Adams
Walter Sydney Adams | |
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Adams in 1931 | |
| Born | December 20, 1876 |
| Died | May 11, 1956 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College University of Chicago |
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy |
| Institutions | Mount Wilson Observatory Yerkes Observatory |
Walter Sydney Adams (December 20, 1876 – May 11, 1956) was an American astronomer. He is renowned for his pioneering work in spectroscopy.