Robert Stawell Ball was an Irish astronomer born on July 1, 1840. He is best known for founding the mathematical concept known as "screw theory". In 1874, he was appointed the Royal Astronomer of Ireland at the University of Dublin and is credited with important works on astronomy such as A Treatise on Spherical Astronomy.
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About
Irish Astronomer remembered for founding the mathematical concept known as "screw theory." He was named the Royal Astronomer of Ireland at the University of Dublin in 1874 and is responsible for important works on astronomy like A Treatise on Spherical Astronomy.
Before Fame
He was born in Dublin and worked under famed Astronomer Lord Rosse in the 1860's.
Trivia
His seminal astronomy book The Story of the Heavens was referenced in the classic James Joyce novel Ulysses.
Family Life
He married Lady Francis Elizabeth Ball, with whom he had six children. His father was famed naturalist Robert Ball.
Associated With
He and Edward Sabine are both famous Irish astrologers.