ASTRONOMERS & ASTROPHYSICISTS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site Bailey, Solon Irving (1854–1931) American astronomer who joined the Harvard College Observatory staff in 1879 and was for many years in charge of the Harvard southern station at Arequipa, Peru. His studies of globular clusters led to the discovery of "cluster variables," now known as RR Lyrae stars. Related category    • ASTRONOMERS AND ASTROPHYSICISTS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP