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Lewis A. Swift

American astronomer (1820–1913)

Lewis A. Swift (February 29, 1820 – January 5, 1913) was an American astronomer who discovered 13 comets and 1,248 previously uncatalogued nebulae. Only William Herschel discovered more nebulae visually.

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Swift discovered an American visually who was A William.