Numerov, B. (Boris), 1891-1941
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Numerov. Russian astronomer (astronomy, gravimetry, geophysics, geodesy). Corresponding member of the Academy of Science since 1929. Free-lance observer in the Pulkovo Observtory, 1913-1915; astronomer-observer in the Astronomical Observatory of the Leningrad State University, 1915-1925; director of the Calculation Institute and of the Gravimetric and Strometric Departments of the Astromono-Geodesical Institute, 1919-1924; director of the Astronomical Institute, 1924-1936; director of the Main Geophysical Observatory, 1926-1927; professor of the Leningrad State University, 1924-1937.
From the description of Papers, ca. 1890-1966. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79390902
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- Celestial mechanics
- Geodetic astronomy
- Geomagnetism
- Magnetic declination
- Stars
- Vertical circles
- Zenith telescopes
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- Soviet Union (as recorded)
