Sir Frank Watson Dyson
Astronomer and timekeeper
Sir Frank Watson Dyson was a British astronomer and timekeeper who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. He was born in 1868 near Ashby de la Zouche in Leicestershire and moved to Yorkshire at a young age. Dyson is best known for introducing the time signals, or 'pips', from Greenwich. He was knighted for his services to science and died in 1939. Dyson was a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Societ...
Know when Sir Frank Watson Dyson turns up
Follow Sir Frank Watson Dyson and once a week we email you every new episode they appeared on — including guest spots the show notes never mention, because we read the transcript.
Follow Sir Frank Watson DysonFree. Pick your own day and time.
Are you Sir Frank Watson Dyson?
Claim this page: every appearance in one place, with transcripts, plus a verified badge to link from your bio.
Shows & network
Associated podcasts
Chronological feed