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Loomis, Elias |
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Loomis, Elias (1811–89) astronomer, mathematician; born in Willington, Conn. He taught math at Western Reserve College (1837–44), and natural history at the University of the City of New York (1844–60) and Yale (1860–89). He wrote books on math and astronomy, determined the speed that electrical current travels in wire, and calculated elements of the orbit of Halley's comet. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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