Félix de Roy
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| Intro | Astronomer | |
| Places | Belgium | |
| was | Astronomer Journalist | |
| Work field | Journalism Science | |
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| Birth | 25 July 1883, Antwerp, Belgium | |
| Death | 15 May 1942Antwerp, Belgium (aged 58 years) | |
| Star sign | Leo |
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Biography
Félix de Roy (25 July 1883 – 15 May 1942) was a Belgian astronomer, born in Antwerp. He observed and recorded more than 5,000 variable stars during his career. He was a member of the British Astronomical Association and directed its Variable Star Section between 1922 and 1939. He also occasionally observed meteors for the British Astronomical Association.