About Edison Pettit
Lived 1889 – 1962 (aged 72). Edison Pettit was an American astronomer.
Edison Pettit (September 22, 1889 – May 6, 1962) was an American astronomer.
He was born in Peru, Nebraska. Pettit received his bachelor's degree from the Nebraska State Normal School in Peru.
Pettit crater on the Moon and another Crater on Mars are named after him.
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Who was Edison Pettit?
American astronomer (1889–1962)
When was Edison Pettit born?
Edison Pettit was born on 22 September 1889 in Peru.
When did Edison Pettit die?
Edison Pettit died on 6 May 1962 in Tucson.
What was Edison Pettit's occupation?
Edison Pettit was an astronomer.
What nationality was Edison Pettit?
Edison Pettit was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edison Pettit. https://biography.guide/edison-pettit/
MLA: "Edison Pettit." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edison-pettit/.
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