Davis County Clipper | 1909-07-16 | Page 2 | Noted Astronomer Dead

noted astronomer dead washington professor simon st man newcomb the famous astronomer died at hla his home in this city it at an aly early hour july 10 at the age of 74 probably the most noted american astronomical trono mical mathematician since the days ot of benjamin franklin professor newcomb was recognized at tho the timo of his death as one of the ablest scientists in hua incapacity of professor of mathematics ho he contracted for and supervised the construction of the great telescope which Is used today la in tho the naval observatory at washington he also ties assisted isted in equipping the great lick observatory in california