John Goodricke FRS (17 September 1764 – 20 April 1786) was an English amateur astronomer. He is best known for his observations of the variable star Algol (Beta Persei) in 1782.
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17 September 1764 Groningen
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Died |
20 April 1786 (aged 21)
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Zodiac | Virgo |
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