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Astronomer author

Camille FLAM MARION was a French astronomer and author. He was a prolific author of more than fifty titles, including popular science works about astronomy, several notable early science fiction novels, and works on psychical research and related topics. He also published the magazine L'Astronomie, starting in 1882. He maintained a private observatory at Juvisy-sur-Orge, France.

Background

FLAM MARION, Camille was born on February 26, 1842 in Montigny-le-Roi (Haute Marne).

Education

Langres, 1853-1856; Paris Observatory under Le Verrier, 1858-1862. Sorbonne, under Delaunay, 1862. Bureau des Longitudes, 1862-1866.

Career

Founded monthly review l’Astronomie, 1882. Founded Observatory of Juvisy, 1883. Founded Astronomical Society of France, 1887.

Works

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    • Lumen

      (This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. T...)

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