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<p> An eminent astronomer, born at Nottingham; at 17 he obtained a post in the [[Greenwich]] Observatory; subsequently became observer in Mr. Bishop's private observatory, Regent's Park, where his untiring assiduity was rewarded by the discovery of several new movable stars and 10 minor planets; he received various honours from societies; was [[President]] of the [[Royal]] Astronomical Society, and in 1852 was pensioned by Government; his works include "The Comets," "The Solar System," &c. (1823-1895). </p>

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<ref name="term_74681"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/the-nuttall-encyclopedia/hind,+john+russell John Russell Hind from The Nuttall Encyclopedia]</ref>
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