Félix de Roy, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Félix de Roy

astronomer

Date of Birth: 25-Jul-1883

Place of Birth: Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium

Date of Death: 15-May-1942

Profession: astronomer, journalist

Nationality: Belgium

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Félix de Roy (25 July 1883 – 15 May 1942) was a Belgian astronomer, born in Antwerp.
He observed and recorded more than 5,000 variable stars during his career.
He was a member of the British Astronomical Association and directed its Variable Star Section between 1922 and 1939.
He also occasionally observed meteors for the British Astronomical Association.