Newcomb

[ noo-kuhm, nyoo- ]

noun

1. Simon, 1835–1909, U.S. astronomer.

Newcomb

/ ˈnjuːkəm /

noun

1. NewcombSimon18351909MUSSCIENCE: astronomer Simon. 1835–1909, US astronomer, noted for his tables of celestial bodies and astronomical constants

Example Sentences

A week before, Newcomb and Turecki had skied together, with a focus of their time spent discussing spatial variability.

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I think Newcomb, for President, was an uncommon hit—if he believes, he will probably carry others.

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Even if it were nothing more than to follow Thoph Newcomb's example and sell fish.

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Professor Newcomb asks me to point out the advantages of a neutral meridian.

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This illustration appears to me to answer the demands of Professor Newcomb.

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Newcomb questions the totality of this eclipse, but assigns no clear reasons for his doubts.

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