Weaver Student Observatory — The Bette M. and William R. Weaver Student Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy (MIRA). It is located in Marina, California, adjacent to the campus of the California State… … Wikipedia
Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy — The Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy (MIRA) is a privately established, non profit, professional organization for astronomical education and research, near Monterey, California. It is located adjacent to the campus of the California… … Wikipedia
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Meanings of minor planet names: 2001–2500 — As minor planet discoveries are confirmed, they are given a permanent number by the IAU s Minor Planet Center, and the discoverers can then submit names for them, following the IAU s naming conventions. The list below concerns those minor planets … Wikipedia
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Meanings of minor planet names: 7501–8000 — As minor planet discoveries are confirmed, they are given a permanent number by the IAU s Minor Planet Center, and the discoverers can then submit names for them, following the IAU s naming conventions. The list below concerns those minor planets … Wikipedia
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Invention of radio — Great Radio Controversy redirects here. For the album by the band Tesla, see The Great Radio Controversy. Contents 1 Physics of wireless signalling 2 Theory of electromagnetism … Wikipedia
Wesleyan University — Not to be confused with Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. This article is about Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, USA. For a list of other colleges and universities with names including Wesleyan , see Wesleyan… … Wikipedia
