George Ellery Hale

George Ellery Hale, c. 1913 George Ellery Hale (June 29, 1868 – February 21, 1938) was an American astrophysicist, best known for his discovery of magnetic fields in sunspots, and as the leader or key figure in the planning or construction of several world-leading telescopes; namely, the 40-inch refracting telescope at Yerkes Observatory, 60-inch Hale reflecting telescope at Mount Wilson Observatory, 100-inch Hooker reflecting telescope at Mount Wilson, and the 200-inch Hale reflecting telescope at Palomar Observatory. He played a key role in the foundation of the International Union for Cooperation in Solar Research and the National Research Council, and in developing the California Institute of Technology into a leading research university. Provided by Wikipedia
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    Signals from the stars / by Hale, George Ellery, 1868-1938

    Published 1931
    Book
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    National focus of science and research

    Published 1922
    Other Authors: “…Hale, George Ellery, 1868-1938…”
    Government Document Microfilm Book
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    National focus of science and research

    Published 1922
    Other Authors: “…Hale, George Ellery, 1868-1938…”
    Full Text (via ProQuest)
    Government Document Electronic eBook
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    The legacy of George Ellery Hale : evolution of astronomy and scientific institutions, in pictures and documents /

    Published 1972
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