Clarence Chant | |
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 Chant in 1935 at the opening of the David Dunlap Observatory | |
| Born | 31 May 1865 |
| Died | 18 November 1956 (aged 91) Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto Harvard University |
| Known for | being the "father of Canadian astronomy" |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy, Physics and Mathematics |
| Institutions | University of Toronto |
| Notes | |
His book, Our Wonderful Universe has been translated into five other languages.[1] | |
Clarence Augustus Chant (May 31, 1865 – November 18, 1956) was a Canadian astronomer and physicist.
- ^ Helen S. Hogg (1956-11-18). "Clarence Augustus Chant". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2012-03-06.