Background

Hough, George Washington was born on October 24, 1836 in Tribes Hill, New York, United States. Son of William and Magdalene (Selmser) Hough.

Education

Graduate with high honors Union College, 1856, Master of Arts, 1861. Graduate work in mathematics

Career

He discovered 627 double stars and made systematic studies of the surface of Jupiter. He designed and constructed several instruments used in astronomy, meteorology, and physics. From 1862 to 1874, Hough was director of Dudley Observatory, Albany, New New York

In 1879 he was appointed professor of astronomy at the University of Chicago.

He became the director of Dearborn Observatory when the observatory was moved to Evanston, Illinois. He introduced original plans for the dome and electric control for the telescope.

Achievements

• George Washington Hough has been listed as a noteworthy astronomer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Emma C. Shear (daughter

Father:

William Hough

Mother:

Magdalene (Selmser) Hough

Spouse:

Emma C. Shear