About R. Peter Broughton R. Peter Broughton was president of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada from 1992 to 1994. His service and extensive writing on the history of astronomy led the International Astronomical Union to name a minor planet in his honour. Books by R. Peter Broughton Northern Star J.S. Plaskett by (author) R. Peter Broughton foreword by James E. Hesser Looking Up: A History Of The Royal Astronomical Society Of Canada by (author) R. Peter Broughton
