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simon newcomb

 

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Noun simon newcomb has 1 sense
  1. Newcomb, Simon Newcomb - United States astronomer (1835-1909)
    --1 is a kind of astronomer, uranologist, stargazer

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Simon Newcomb

Noun

Sense 1: A renowned American astronomer and mathematician known for his contributions to celestial mechanics and his work on the determination of the motion of the moon.

Example sentence: Simon Newcomb's calculations greatly advanced the field of celestial mechanics.

Noun

Sense 2: An elementary school named after Simon Newcomb in Arlington, Virginia.

Example sentence: My niece attends Simon Newcomb Elementary School.

Noun

Sense 3: A prestigious science award, the Simon Newcomb Medal, given in recognition of outstanding contributions to astronomical research.

Example sentence: Dr. Johnson was honored with the Simon Newcomb Medal for his groundbreaking research in astrophysics.

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