Edward Pigott

Edward Pigott
Born1753 (1753)
Died1825 (aged 71–72)
Scientific career
FieldsAstronomy

Edward Pigott (1753–1825) was an English astronomer notable for being one of the founders of the study of variable stars. He is also notable for discovery the galaxy Messier 64, on April 4, 1779.

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