Reginald Lawson Waterfield

Reginald Lawson Waterfield (born 12 April 1900; died 10 June 1986 in Woolston) was a British hematologist known for his work in amateur astronomy. In particular astrometry and the photographing of comets. He served as President of the British Astronomical Association from 1931 to 1942. After World War II he had to use a wheelchair due to polio.[1] He won the 1942 Jackson-Gwilt Medal[2] and 1645 Waterfield is, in part, named for him. The name also honors his cousin William Francis Herschel Waterfield.[3]

References

  1. ↑ British Astronomical Association page
  2. ↑ Royal Astronomical Society page for Medallists of the Royal Astronomical Society
  3. ↑ Dictionary of Minor Planet Names by Lutz D. Schmadel, pg 127