Herbert Hall Turner

Herbert Hall Turner

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birth_date = August 13 1861
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death_date = August 20 1930
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field = astronomy seismology
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Herbert Hall Turner (August 13 1861 – August 20 1930) was a British astronomer and seismologist.

In seismology, he is credited with the discovery of deep focus earthquakes.

He is credited with coining the word "parsec".

Honours

Awards
*Bruce Medal (1927)Named after him
*Turner crater on the Moon
*Asteroid 1186 Turnera


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