Langley, S. P. (Samuel Pierpont), 1834-1906

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Dates:
Birth 1834-08-22
Death 1906-02-27
Birth 1834
Death 1906
Active 1865
Active 1913
Active 1867
Active 1906
Americans
English, English,

Biographical notes:

Samuel Pierpont Langley (1834-1906) was the third Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. He also served as the director of the Allegheny Observatory and a professory of astronomy at the Western University of Pennsylvania (now known as the University of Pittsburgh). While at the Smithsonian he founded the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

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Subjects:

  • Acoustics
  • Aerodynamics
  • Aeronautics
  • Airports
  • American Assoc. For The Advancement Of Science (+ Aagn Etc.)
  • American Journal Of Science (Silliman's)
  • Astronomy
  • Astronomy and astrophysics
  • Congress
  • Exchanges Of Publications
  • Harvard
  • Meteorology
  • National Academy of Sciences
  • Navigation (Aeronautics)
  • Photography
  • Recommendations For Positions
  • Scientific publications
  • Scientists
  • Smithsonian Exchange
  • Smithsonian Publications
  • Winds

Occupations:

  • Astronomers
  • Authors
  • Engineers
  • Scientists

Places:

  • MA, US
  • DC, US
  • SC, US