Harry Edward Burton

Background

Burton, Harry Edward was born on June 11, 1878 in Onawa, Iowa, United States. Son of William and Sarah Martha (Van Dorn) Burton.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of Iowa, 1901, Master of Science, 1903. Fellow in mathematics, State University of Iowa, 1902-1903.

Career

Appointed computer, United States Naval Observatory, February 1, 1909. Advanced through the grades to principal astronomer. Head of equatorial division since July 1, 1929.

Achievements

• Harry Edward Burton has been listed as a noteworthy astronomer. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Astronomical Society, International Astronomical Union. Sigma Xi. Discovered, May 8, 1915, the separation of Comet Mellish (1915a) into 2 components.

Connections

Married Ina Burroughs Robinson, August 22, 1911.

Father:

William Burton

Mother:

Sarah Martha (Van Dorn) Burton

Spouse:

Ina Burroughs Robinson