The First Astrophotographer
Roy Gunson
- Region:
- Yorkshire & Humber
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Expensed: £40 plus expenses
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 4th December 2021
- Tagged:
- History | Darwin | Astronomy | Photography
John William Draper - born in St Helen's, Lancashire, son of a Methodist preacher - was the man who took the first photograph of the moon, and the was also thought to have taken the first portrait photograph of a person. Was the first to photograph the sun in ultra-violet and infra-red. Founder of the New York University School of Medicine. First president of the American Chemical Society. Was entangled in the great evolution debate over Darwin's publications.
Views: 1323 | Enquiries: 1About Roy Gunson
I was born in 1950 and a member of the "baby boomer" generation. Married since 1976 with 2 sons I retired in 2011 after 32 years at Sheffield Hallam University. A degree in Physics from Bradford University led to jobs in various Research Associations (British Glass Research Association, British Iron & Steel Res Ass, Cutlery & Allied Trades Res Ass, Safety in Mines Res Establishment, Metal Box Plc) before settling down at Sheffield City Polytechnic - later to become Sheffield Hallam. I have been an amateur astronomer since age 10 or so. I also have a keen interest in history, a recreational wargamer (playing with toy soldiers!). and an interest in genealogy. Have been giving talks on Astronomy, Science, History and associated topics since retirement.
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