George W. Hill, Class of 1859

Authors

  • Albert E. Meder, Jr. Rutgers University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14713/jrul.v29i3.1462

Keywords:

Nautical Almanac Office, Hill's equation, American Mathematical Society,

Abstract

George W. Hill (1838-1914) was one of the most celebrated academics of his time. He received innumerable academic awards and honors, excelling in mathematics, nautical, astronomy, and celestial mechanics.

Author Biography

Albert E. Meder, Jr., Rutgers University

Rutgers University Libraries

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Published

2012-05-17

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Vol. 29 No. 3 (1966)

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