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Astronomer R.G. Chandra: In the Light of His Anglo-American Connection

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In the present paper we have presented some documents to reveal the longstanding relationship of Indian amateur astronomer R.G. Chandra with the British Astronomical Association and American Association of Variable Star Observers.

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  1. Department of Physics, Government College of Engineering & Ceramic Technology, Kolkata, 700010, West Bengal, India

    Saibal Ray

  2. Mahatma Aswini Kumar Dutta Road, Nabapally, Barasat, North 24 Parganas, Kolkata, 700126, West Bengal, India

    Sudhindra Nath Biswas

  3. Satyabharati Vidyapith, Nabapally, Barasat, North 24 Parganas, Kolkata, 700126, West Bengal, India

    Utpal Mukhopadhyay

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Ray, S., Biswas, S. & Mukhopadhyay, U. Astronomer R.G. Chandra: In the Light of His Anglo-American Connection. EPJ H 39, 369–387 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjh/e2014-40019-6

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