Mary Proctor

Mary Proctor
Proctor in 1932
Born(1862-04-01)1 April 1862
Dublin, Ireland
Died11 September 1957(1957-09-11) (aged 95)
Alma mater
Parent(s)Richard A. Proctor
Marty Proctor

Mary Proctor FRAS FRMetS (1 April 1862 – 11 September 1957) was a British-American popularizer of astronomy.[1] While not a professional astronomer, Proctor became well known for her books and articles written for the public – particularly her children's fiction.[2]

  1. ^ "Corresponding Member: Miss Mary Proctor". Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. 24 May 2013. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
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