Robert Edward Cox | |
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| Born | March 12, 1917 |
| Died | December 16, 1989 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Optical engineer, science curator and writer |
| Employer | McDonnell Douglas Corporation |
| Known for | Popularizing amateur telescope making |
Robert Edward Cox (March 12, 1917 – December 16, 1989) was an American optical engineer and a popularizer of amateur telescope making. He conducted the popular "Gleanings for ATMs" (Amateur Telescope Makers) column in Sky and Telescope magazine for 21 years.