William Frederick Denning Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Frederick Denning, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

2 records1878–18792 events1 places

Chronological biography

1878

Great Red Spot Tracking1878

Science / Astronomy · Astronomer · Bristol

Begins systematic observations of Jupiter's Great Red Spot and its changing longitude.

1879

Jupiter Rotation1879

Science / Astronomy · Astronomer · Bristol

Uses atmospheric markings to refine estimates of Jupiter's rotation.

Titles and roles

Astronomer

Record provenance

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