Dinsmore Alter | |
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| Born | March 28, 1888 |
| Died | September 20, 1968 (aged 80) |
| Service | United States Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Spouse(s) | Ada McClelland |
| Other work | astronomer, meteorologist |
Dinsmore Alter (March 28, 1888 – September 20, 1968) was an American astronomer, meteorologist, and United States Army officer. He is known for his work with the Griffith Observatory and his creation of a lunar atlas.