American astronomer (1889–1962)
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American astronomer (1889–1962)
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Edison Pettit is American astronomer (1889–1962).
The name Edison means "A surname An English patronymic or matronymic (or just pamatronymic) surname derived from Adam and Edith. A surname originating as a patronymic, from Edward Thomas Edison (1847–1931), American inventor and businessman.. Etymology: A name whose meaning is "son of Edward", equivalent to Ed or Eddy + -son.". It is of Spanish origin.
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A surname An English patronymic or matronymic (or just pamatronymic) surname derived from Adam and Edith. A surname originating as a patronymic, from Edward Thomas Edison (1847–1931), American inventor and businessman.. Etymology: A name whose meaning is "son of Edward", equivalent to Ed or Eddy + -son.
The name Edison is of Spanish origin, meaning "A surname An English patronymic or matronymic (or just pamatronymic) surname derived from Adam and Edith. A surname originating as a patronymic, from Edward Thomas Edison (1847–1931), American inventor and businessman.. Etymology: A name whose meaning is "son of Edward", equivalent to Ed or Eddy + -son.". It is traditionally a male name.
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