Frank Watson Dyson

Sir Frank Watson Dyson, KBE, FRS, FRSE (8 January 1868 – 25 May 1939) was an English astronomer and the ninth Astronomer Royal who is remembered today largely for introducing time signals ("pips") from Greenwich, England, and for the role he played in proving Einstein's theory of general relativity.

For the English rugby league footballer, see Frank Dyson.

Sir Frank Dyson

KBE FRS FRSE
Born(1868-01-08)8 January 1868
Measham, Leicestershire, England
Died(1939-05-25)25 May 1939 (aged 71)
At sea
Alma materTrinity College, Cambridge
Known forAstronomer Royal
AwardsRoyal Medal (1921)
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