| Birth Day | December 17, 1837 |
| Birth Place | Scotland |
| Age | 182 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Feb 28, 1903 (age 65) |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
William Harkness, renowned as an astronomer in Scotland, is projected to have a net worth of approximately $9 million by 2024. Harkness has made significant contributions to the field of astronomy, garnering recognition and respect from his peers. With a profound understanding of celestial objects and an unwavering passion for his work, Harkness has managed to accumulate a substantial fortune throughout his career. His expertise and dedication have solidified his reputation as one of Scotland's most esteemed astronomers, earning him both financial success and widespread admiration.
19th-century Astronomer who designed telescopes and served on the Transit of Venus commission. He also invented the spherometer caliper.
He studied at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania and at the University of Rochester (New York state) before moving to New York City to train as a physician. During the Civil War, he worked as a Union Army surgeon.
He published his most important scientific work, The Solar Parallax and its Related Constants, in 1891.
He was born in Ecclefechan, Scotland to James Harkness and Jane Wield Harkness.
He and Nobel Prize-winning Chemist, Peter Agre, both held the position (a century apart) of President of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
