Russell W. Porter, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Russell W. Porter

American artist, engineer, astronomer, and explorer

Date of Birth: 13-Dec-1871

Place of Birth: Springfield, Vermont, United States

Date of Death: 22-Feb-1949

Profession: astronomer, engineer, painter, explorer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Russell Williams Porter (December 13, 1871 – February 22, 1949) was an American artist, engineer, amateur astronomer and Arctic explorer.
He was a pioneer in the field of “cutaway illustration" and is sometimes referred to as the "founder" or one of the "founders" of amateur telescope making."