Charles Lewis Brook: third Director of the BAA Variable Star Section
Jeremy Shears
TL;DR
This paper reviews Charles Lewis Brook's life and his significant contributions to variable star astronomy, highlighting his role in data analysis and publication during his tenure as BAA Variable Star Section Director.
Contribution
It provides a detailed account of Brook's work and impact, emphasizing his analytical approach and publications in the field of variable star research.
Findings
Brook analyzed extensive variable star data.
He published numerous influential papers.
His leadership advanced variable star astronomy.
Abstract
Charles Lewis Brook, MA, FRAS, FRMetS (1855 - 1939) served as Director of the BAA Variable Star Section from 1910 to 1921. During this time he was not merely interested in collecting the observations of the members (to which he also contributed), but he also spent considerable amounts of time analysing the data and preparing numerous publications on the findings. This paper discusses Brook's life and work, with a particular focus on his contribution to variable star astronomy.
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TopicsHistory and Developments in Astronomy · History of Science and Natural History · Australian Indigenous Culture and History