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William W. Coblentz
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View of the Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31, M31).
Astronomy and Space Quiz
Michael Faraday (L) English physicist and chemist (electromagnetism) and John Frederic Daniell (R) British chemist and meteorologist who invented the Daniell cell.
Faces of Science
Italian-born physicist Dr. Enrico Fermi draws a diagram at a blackboard with mathematical equations. circa 1950.
Physics and Natural Law
Nicolaus Copernicus. Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) Polish astronomer. In 1543 he published, forward proof of a Heliocentric (sun centered) universe. Coloured stipple engraving published London 1802. De revolutionibus orbium coelestium libri vi.
All About Astronomy
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Galaxy clusters like Abell 2744 can act as a natural cosmic lens, magnifying light from more distant, background objects through gravity. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope may be able to detect light from the first stars in the universe if they are gravitationally lensed by such clusters. (astronomy, space exploration, galaxies)
How Fast Is the Universe Expanding?
Planet Earth and lunar moon from space
Where Did the Moon Come From?
Washington, D.C. locator map.
What State Is Washington, D.C. In?
Streets of Puerto Rico
Pro and Con: Statehood for Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia
solar eclipse, sun, moon, astronomy, space
How Do You Tell the Difference Between Total, Annular, Solar, and Lunar Eclipses?
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
Why We Celebrate MLK Day
Red Army (Soviet) soldiers in the Russian Revolution.
Russian Revolution Timeline
jeans, denim, pants, clothing
Why Do We Say “A Pair of Pants”?
Abstract vector hi speed internet technology background
History of Technology Timeline
Close-up of ostriches (Struthio camelus) necks and heads; location unknown.
6 of the World's Most Dangerous Birds
American bison (Bison bison) also known as buffalo or plains buffalo on the prairie, western U.S.
What’s the Difference Between Bison and Buffalo?
A mug shot taken by the regional Colombia control agency in Medellin
Pablo Escobar: 8 Interesting Facts About the King of Cocaine

William W. Coblentz: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
First paragraph modernization. Feb 22, 2024
Anniversary information added. Nov 16, 2023
Anniversary information added. Sep 11, 2023
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - People - Biography of William Weber Coblentz. Nov 22, 2011
Add new Web site: Official Site of The Coblentz Society. Nov 21, 2011
Article revised and updated. Feb 26, 2009
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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