Russell W. Porter

Russell W. Porter
Porter, c. 1940
Born(1871-12-13)December 13, 1871
Springfield, Vermont, US
DiedFebruary 22, 1949(1949-02-22) (aged 77)
Pasadena, California, US
Resting placeSouth Parish Cemetery, Tenants Harbor, Maine, US
Known forAmateur Telescope Making
SpouseAlice Belle Marshall (married 1907)
Children2
AwardsVermont Academy Florence Sabin Distinguished Alumni Award (1988) Distinguished Service Award, American Legion, Pasadena, Post 13
HonoursPorter (lunar crater)

Porter B (lunar crater) Porter C (lunar crater) Porter (martian crater)

329069 Russellporter (asteroid)
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Russell Williams Porter (December 13, 1871 – February 22, 1949) was an American artist, engineer, architect, cartographer, amateur astronomer, and Arctic explorer. He was a pioneer in the field of cutaway drawing and is sometimes referred to as the "founder of amateur telescope making."

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