Arthur Matthew Weld Downing

Arthur Matthew Weld Downing (April 13 1850 – December 8 1917) was a British astronomer.

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April 13 - 1850 - December 8 - 1917 - Astronomer

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He became an assistant at the Royal Greenwich Observatory in 1873. He became superintendent of HM Nautical Almanac Office from 1891 to 1910.

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Royal Greenwich Observatory - 1873 - HM Nautical Almanac Office - 1891 - 1910

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He collaborated with his US counterpart Simon Newcomb in establishing an international standard for astronomical constants.

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US - Simon Newcomb

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