William Maximilian Lindley: Fifth Director of the BAA Variable Star Section

TL;DR

William Lindley was a prominent astronomer who led the BAA Variable Star Section for nearly two decades, contributing significantly to variable star observations and publications.

Contribution

This paper provides a detailed account of Lindley's life, work, and his impact on variable star astronomy, highlighting his leadership and observational contributions.

Findings

Lindley's leadership spanned from 1939 to 1958.

He authored numerous publications on variable star observations.

His work advanced the understanding of variable star behavior.

Abstract

William Maximilian Lindley, MC, MA, FRAS, AMICE (1891-1972) served as fifth Director of the BAA Variable Star Section from 1939 to 1958. He was an active variable star observer for many years and he wrote numerous publications on the observations made by Section members. This paper discusses Lindley's life and work, with a particular focus on his contribution to variable star astronomy.