Edward Charles Pickering Scientist

Edward Charles Pickering (July 19, 1846 – February 3, 1919) was an American astronomer and physicist as well as the older brother of William Henry Pickering.Along with Carl Vogel, Pickering discovered the first spectroscopic binary stars. He wrote Elements of Physical Manipulations (2 vol., 1873–76).

Personal facts

Birth date	July 19, 1846
Birth place	Boston
Nationality	United States
Date of death	February 03, 1919
Place of death	Cambridge Massachusetts
Known for	Binary star