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John Tebbutt


 

John Tebbutt (May 25 1834November 29 1916) was an Australian astronomer.

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May 25 - 1834 - November 29 - 1916 - Astronomer

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He is credited with discovering the "Great Comet of 1861" (C/1861 J1).

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His face appears on the reverse of the Australian 100-dollar banknote, and a crater on the Moon is named after him.

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Australian 100-dollar banknote - Crater - Moon

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In 1905 he was awarded the Jackson-Gwilt Medal by the Royal Astronomical Society.

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1905 - Jackson-Gwilt Medal - Royal Astronomical Society

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