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It [the spectroscope] is to the astrophysicist what the graduated circle and the telescope are to the astronomer. The Importance of Astrophysical Research and the Relation of Astrophysics to Other Physical Sciences
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The discovery of unknown laws and principles, as well as the explanation of phenomena by laws already known, is one of its [astrophysics] most important objects.
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In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
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Born:
September 10, 1857
Died:
August 12, 1900
(aged 42)
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James Edward Keeler was an American astronomer.
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