Édouard Roche Scientist

Édouard Albert Roche (17 October 1820 – 27 April 1883) was a French astronomer and mathematician, who is best known for his work in the field of celestial mechanics. His name was given to the concepts of the Roche sphere, Roche limit and Roche lobe. He also was the author of works in meteorology.

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Édouard Roche
Birth dateOctober 17, 1820
Birth place
Montpellier
Nationality
France
Date of deathApril 27, 1883
Education
University of Montpellier
Known for
Roche limit
Hill sphere
Roche lobe

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