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Sir Robert Stawell Ball FRS (1 July 1840 - 25 November 1913) was an Irish astronomer who founded the screw theory. Ball worked for Lord Rosse from 1865 to 1867. In 1867 he became Professor of Applied Mathematics at the Royal College of Science in Dublin. There he lectured on mechanics and published an elementary account of the science. In 1873 he became a Fellow of the Royal Society. In 1874 Ball was appointed Royal Astronomer of Ireland and Andrews Professor of Astronomy in the University of Dublin at Dunsink Observatory.

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Sir Robert Stawell Ball FRS (1 July 1840 - 25 November 1913) was an Irish astronomer who founded the screw theory. Ball worked for Lord Rosse from 1865 to 1867. In 1867 he became Professor of Applied Mathematics at the Royal College of Science in Dublin. There he lectured on mechanics and published an elementary account of the science. In 1873 he became a Fellow of the Royal Society. In 1874 Ball was appointed Royal Astronomer of Ireland and Andrews Professor of Astronomy in the University of Dublin at Dunsink Observatory.
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Robert Stawell Ball (1840–1913) was an esteemed Irish astronomer, mathematician, and writer, keenly remembered for his contributions to the field of astronomy and his prowess as an educator. With a scholarly career that spanned several decades, Ball's legacy is encapsulated in his works that reached a wide audience, encompassing both the academic community and the interested public. His celebrated book, 'Time and Tide' served as a testament to his ability to distill complex scientific ideas into digestible concepts for the layperson. Ball's literary style was marked by its clarity and preciseness, traits that mirrored his scientific acumen. Often hailed for his didactic approach, Ball was not only an author but also a respected professor at the University of Cambridge and Royal Astronomer of Ireland. His written works continue to be reference points in the study of astronomy. His eloquence and ability to engage readers with the wonders of the cosmos have rendered his texts, like 'Time and Tide,' enduring classics that bridge the gap between scientific scholarship and popular science writing.