William Henry Smyth

thumb|right|Smyth, as depicted in his The Sailor's Word-Book Admiral William Henry Smyth (21 January 1788 – 8 September 1865) was an English sailor and astronomer. His grandson was Robert Baden-Powell. Quotes This object, which somewhat resembles a flight of wild ducks in shape, is a gathering of minute stars. Of the M11 star cluster, which is now known as the "Wild Duck" cluster. A Cycle of Celestial Objects, 1881 reprint, p. 544. Admiral Smyth says that no family is quite civilized unless it possesses a copy of some encyclopaedia and a telescope. Quoted by Maria Mitchell External links Category:Military leaders from England Category:Astronomers from England Category:Non-fiction authors from England Category:People from London Category:1788 births Category:1865 deaths Category:Fellows of the Royal Society