Reginald Lawson Waterfield

Reginald Lawson Waterfield (12 April 1900 – 10 June 1986 in Woolston) was a British hematologist known for his work in amateur astronomy. In particular astrometry and the photographing of comets. He served as Director of the British Astronomical Association Mars Section from 1931-1942 and its president from 1954–1956. After World War II he had to use a wheelchair due to polio.[1] He won the 1942 Jackson-Gwilt Medal[2] and 1645 Waterfield is, in part, named for him. The name also honours his cousin William Francis Herschel Waterfield.[3]

He was the son of Reginald Waterfield, a prominent teacher and clergyman.

References
  1. British Astronomical Association page
  2. Royal Astronomical Society page for Medallists of the Royal Astronomical Society Archived 16 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  3. Dictionary of Minor Planet Names by Lutz D. Schmadel, pg 127


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