Walter Frederick Gale

Walter Frederick Gale (November 27,1865 – June 1,1945) was an Australian banker. He had a strong interest in astronomy and built his first telescope in 1884.

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November 27 - 1865 - June 1 - 1945 - Australian - Banker - Astronomy - Telescope - 1884

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He discovered a number of comets, including the lost periodic comet 34D/Gale. He also discovered some double stars. In 1892 he described oases and canals on Mars. He was awarded the Jackson-Gwilt Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1935 for "discoveries of comets and his work for astronomy in New South Wales."

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Comet - 34D/Gale - Double star - 1892 - Oases - Canals on Mars - Jackson-Gwilt Medal - Royal Astronomical Society - 1935 - New South Wales

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A crater on Mars was named in his honor.

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