Background
Nicholson, Seth Barnes was born on November 12, 1891 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of William Franklin and Martha (Ames) Nicholson.
Nicholson, Seth Barnes was born on November 12, 1891 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of William Franklin and Martha (Ames) Nicholson.
Bachelor of Science, Drake University, Doctor of Laws, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, University California, 1915.
Instructor physics, Drake University, 1911-1912. Fellow in astronomy, University of California, 1912-1913. Instructor, 1913-1915.
Astronomer Mount Wilson Observatory (Carnegie Institution, Washington), Pasadena, 1915-1957, retired.
Lecturer astronomy, University of California, summers, 1915, 23, 28, 44. Lecturer, visiting professors program, 1957-1962.
Discovered 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th satellites of Jupiter. Specialized in solar astronomy and stellar radiation.
Member National Academy Sciences, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Astronomical Society, Astronomical Society of Pacific (president 1935-1936, editor publications). International Astronomical Union, Sigma Xi, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Alma M. Stotts, May 29, 1913. Children: Margaret Ruth, Donald Seth, Jean Cary.