Robert Curry Cameron Explained

Robert Curry Cameron (1925 - 1972) was an American astronomer.

Cameron was the son of M. W. Cameron, of Indianapolis, Indiana. He completed an undergraduate degree at Purdue University and a graduate degree in astronomy at Indiana University.[1]

On April 20, 1950, he discovered the minor planet (1575) Winifred at Brooklyn, Indiana.[2] He named the body for Winifred Sawtell, who became his wife and colleague Winifred Cameron.[3] He edited The Magnetic and Related Stars, a collection of papers presented at a 1965 symposium in Greenbelt, Maryland. The lunar crater Cameron was named after him, by his wife.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Robert C. Cameron, Bride, Due Home from Honeymoon. November 8, 1953. The Indianapolis Star. May 26, 2019. 78. Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: JPL Small-Body Database.
  3. News: She Has Own Planet. July 29, 1967. The Daily Times. May 26, 2019. 3. Newspapers.com.
  4. Web site: wordiQ.com.