John Goodricke

John Goodricke was an English astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. He was born in 1764 and died in 1786. Goodricke is best known for his work on variable stars and his discovery of the first known variable star, RR Lyrae. He was a prominent figure in the astronomical community and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1784. Goodricke's work laid the foundation for future research on variable stars and his legacy continues to be celebrated in the scientific community.