Herbert Hall Turner

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Herbert Hall Turner
Herbert Hall Turner
Herbert Hall Turner
Born August 13, 1861
Died August 20, 1930
Nationality British
Fields astronomy
seismology
Notable awards Bruce Medal (1927

Herbert Hall Turner (August 13, 1861 – August 20, 1930) was a British astronomer and seismologist.

In seismology, he is credited with the discovery of deep focus earthquakes.

He is credited with coining the word parsec.

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