James Short | |
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Born | |
Died | 14 June 1768 | (aged 57)
Nationality | Scottish |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Known for | telescope, scientific instruments |
Scientific career | |
Fields | mathematics |
James Short FRS (10 June O.S. (21 June N.S.) 1710 – 14 June 1768) was a Scottish mathematician and manufacturer of optical instruments, principally telescopes. During his 35-year career as a telescope-maker he produced approximately 1,360 scientific instruments.[1]