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Henry Norris Russell

American astronomer (1877–1957).

Born October 25th, 1877 in Oyster Bay.

Died February 18th, 1957 at 79 years old in Princeton.

Occupations
astronomer, astrophysicist

There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. Washington Irving