Charles-Eugène Delaunay
Charles-Eugène Delaunay | |
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Charles-Eugène Delaunay | |
| Born | 9 April 1816 |
| Died | 5 August 1872 (aged 56) Cherbourg, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Delaunay variables |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy Celestial mechanics |
| Institutions | Paris Observatory |
Charles-Eugène Delaunay (French pronunciation: [ʃaʁl øʒɛn dəlonɛ]; 9 April 1816 – 5 August 1872) was a French astronomer and mathematician. His lunar motion studies were important in advancing both the theory of planetary motion and mathematics.