Person

Lewis, Lillian Emblad (1878 - )

Born: 1878
Occupation: Astronomical observer

Summary

Lillian Lewis joined the staff of the Melbourne Observatory in 1898 as an astrographic measurer and computer, and remained until 1903. Her later career is unknown, but her interest in astronomy continued. She was a foundation Member of the Astronomical Society of Victoria in 1922, serving in several roles including as Librarian from 1931 to 1949.

Details

Chronology

1898 - 1903: Career position - Astrographic measurer and computer, Melbourne Observatory
1922: Career position - Foundation Member, Astronomical Society of Victoria
1931 - 1949: Career position - Librarian, Astronomical Society of Victoria

Colleague

Peel, Charlotte Emily Fforde (1876 - 1974)

Related Corporate Bodies

Astronomical Society of Victoria (1922 - )
Foundation Member 1922; Librarian 1931 - 1949
Melbourne Observatory, Colony and State of Victoria (1863 - 1944)
Astrographic measurer and computer 1898 - 1903

Published resources

Journal Articles

Stevenson, Toner, 'Melbourne Observatory's astrographic women: star measurers and computers', Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage, 26 (2) (2023), 325-38. https://doi.org/10.3724/SP.J.1440-2807.2023.06.28. Details

Helen Cohn

Created: 15 February 2024

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