About Derek McNally
Lived 1934 – 2020 (aged 85–86). Derek McNally was an Irish astronomer.
Derek McNally (1934–2020) was a British astronomer and former general secretary of the IAU.
Personal life Derek McNally was born on 28 October 1934 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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Who was Derek McNally?
Irish astronomer
When was Derek McNally born?
Derek McNally was born on 28 October 1934 in Belfast.
When did Derek McNally die?
Derek McNally died in 2020.
What was Derek McNally's occupation?
Derek McNally was an astronomer.
What nationality was Derek McNally?
Derek McNally was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Derek McNally. https://biography.guide/derek-mcnally/
MLA: "Derek McNally." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/derek-mcnally/.
Chicago: "Derek McNally." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/derek-mcnally/.
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