James Edward Keeler
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James Edward Keeler was an American astronomer, astrophysicist, and physicist born on September 10, 1857, in LaSalle [1][2][3][4][5][6]. He was the son of William Frederick Keeler and Ann Eliza Keeler [7][7]. Keeler received his education at Heidelberg University and Johns Hopkins University .
Throughout his career, Keeler worked at the University of Pittsburgh, Lick Observatory, and Allegheny Observatory . His field of work was astronomy . He received the Henry Draper Medal and the Rumford Prize for his contributions to the field [8][9]. Keeler was a member of several prestigious organizations, including the National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Royal Astronomical Society, and American Association for the Advancement of Science [9][10].
Keeler died on August 12, 1900, in San Francisco [1][11][4]. He was buried at Allegheny Observatory [12][13].
James Edward Keeler
Summary
James Edward Keeler is a human[1]. His place of birth was LaSalle[2]. He was born on September 10, 1857[3]. He passed away in San Francisco[4]. He died on August 12, 1900[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], astrophysicist[7], and physicist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in LaSalle[2], James Edward Keeler…
- James Edward Keeler passed away in San Francisco[4].
- James Edward Keeler was born on September 10, 1857[3].
- James Edward Keeler died on August 12, 1900[5].
- Burial took place at Allegheny Observatory[10].
- James Edward Keeler's father was William Frederick Keeler[11].
- James Edward Keeler's mother was Ann Eliza Keeler[12].
- James Edward Keeler held citizenship in United States[13].
- James Edward Keeler worked as an astronomer[6].
- James Edward Keeler's professions included astrophysicist[7].
- James Edward Keeler's professions included physicist[8].
- James Edward Keeler's field of work was astronomy[14].
- James Edward Keeler was employed by University of Pittsburgh[15].
- James Edward Keeler was employed by Lick Observatory[16].
- Among James Edward Keeler's employers was Allegheny Observatory[17].
- James Edward Keeler was educated at Heidelberg University[18].
- James Edward Keeler's education included a stint at Johns Hopkins University[19].
- James Edward Keeler received the Henry Draper Medal[20].
- James Edward Keeler received the Rumford Prize[21].
- James Edward Keeler was a member of National Academy of Sciences[22].
- James Edward Keeler was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
- James Edward Keeler was a member of Royal Astronomical Society[24].
- James Edward Keeler was a member of American Association for the Advancement of Science[25].
- James Edward Keeler is recorded as male[26].
- James Edward Keeler's instance of is recorded as human[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in LaSalle[2], James Edward Keeler… he was born on September 10, 1857[3]. His father was William Frederick Keeler[11]. His mother was Ann Eliza Keeler[12].
Education
Educated at Heidelberg University[18], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31] and Johns Hopkins University[19], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1876[34], headquartered in Baltimore[35]. James Edward Keeler earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Arts[36]. Studied under Georg Hermann Quincke[37], a physicist[38], 1834–1924[39], of Kingdom of Prussia[40], awarded the Cothenius Medal[41], specialised in physics[42] and Hermann von Helmholtz[43], a physicist[44], 1821–1894[45], of Kingdom of Prussia[46], awarded the Copley Medal[47], specialised in physics[48].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], astrophysicist[7], and physicist[8]. James Edward Keeler's field of work was astronomy[14]. Employers include University of Pittsburgh[15], a public–private partnership[49], in United States[50], founded in 1787[51], headquartered in Pittsburgh[52]; Lick Observatory[16], a university observatory[53], in United States[54]; and Allegheny Observatory[17], an astronomical observatory[55], in United States[56], founded in 1900[57].
Recognition
Awards received include Henry Draper Medal[20], a physics award[58], in United States[59], founded in 1886[60] and Rumford Prize[21], a science award[61], in United States[62], founded in 1839[63].
Death and Burial
James Edward Keeler died on August 12, 1900[5]. He died in San Francisco[4]. Burial took place at Allegheny Observatory[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for James Edward Keeler include Keeler Division[64], a gap in the rings of Saturn[65] and Keeler[66], a lunar crater[67].
Why It Matters
James Edward Keeler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]
He is credited with the discovery of (20958) A900 MA[70], an asteroid[71]. Entities named for him include Keeler Division[64], a gap in the rings of Saturn[65] and Keeler[66], a lunar crater[67].
FAQs
Where was James Edward Keeler born?
James Edward Keeler was born in LaSalle[2].
Where did James Edward Keeler die?
James Edward Keeler passed away in San Francisco[4].
Who were James Edward Keeler's parents?
James Edward Keeler's father was William Frederick Keeler[11]. James Edward Keeler's mother was Ann Eliza Keeler[12].
What did James Edward Keeler do for work?
James Edward Keeler worked as astronomer[6], astrophysicist[7], and physicist[8].
Where did James Edward Keeler go to school?
James Edward Keeler was educated at Heidelberg University[18] and Johns Hopkins University[19].
What awards did James Edward Keeler receive?
Honors received include Henry Draper Medal[20] and Rumford Prize[21].
What did James Edward Keeler discover?
James Edward Keeler is credited as discoverer of (20958) A900 MA[70].