Richard B. Dunn

American astronomer (1927–2005)
Person human Q1382163
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Richard B. Dunn

Summary

Richard B. Dunn is a human[1]. Born in Baltimore[2], he… he was born on +1927-12-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Las Cruces[4]. He died on +2005-09-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6].

Key Facts

  • Richard B. Dunn's place of birth was Baltimore[2].
  • Richard B. Dunn died in Las Cruces[4].
  • Richard B. Dunn was born on +1927-12-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Richard B. Dunn was born on +1927-00-00T00:00:00Z[7].
  • Richard B. Dunn died on +2005-09-29T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Richard B. Dunn's father was Halbert L. Dunn[8].
  • Richard B. Dunn held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Richard B. Dunn's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Richard B. Dunn's field of work was solar astronomy[10].
  • Richard B. Dunn's field of work was mechanical engineering[11].
  • Richard B. Dunn's field of work was instrumentation[12].
  • Richard B. Dunn's field of work was solar physics[13].
  • Richard B. Dunn's field of work was solar telescope[14].
  • Richard B. Dunn was employed by National Solar Observatory[15].
  • Richard B. Dunn was educated at Harvard University[16].
  • Richard B. Dunn was educated at University of Minnesota[17].
  • Richard B. Dunn's education included a stint at University of Minnesota[18].
  • Richard B. Dunn's doctoral advisor was Donald Howard Menzel[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Richard B. Dunn is Dunn Solar Telescope[20].
  • Richard B. Dunn received the George Ellery Hale Prize[21].
  • Richard B. Dunn was a member of American Astronomical Society[22].
  • Richard B. Dunn's image is recorded as Richard B. Dunn.jpg[23].
  • Richard B. Dunn is recorded as male[24].
  • Richard B. Dunn's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Richard B. Dunn's ISNI is recorded as 000000043966471X[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard B. Dunn was born in Baltimore[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1927-12-14T00:00:00Z[3] and +1927-00-00T00:00:00Z[7]. His father was Halbert L. Dunn[8].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[16], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1636[29], headquartered in Cambridge[30] and University of Minnesota[17], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1851[33], headquartered in Minneapolis[34]. Richard B. Dunn's doctoral advisor was Donald Howard Menzel[19].

Career and Affiliations

Richard B. Dunn's professions included astronomer[6]. Fields of work include solar astronomy[10]; mechanical engineering[11], a branch of engineering[35]; instrumentation[12]; solar physics[13]; and solar telescope[14]. He was employed by National Solar Observatory[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Richard B. Dunn is Dunn Solar Telescope[20].

Recognition

Richard B. Dunn received the George Ellery Hale Prize[21].

Death and Burial

Richard B. Dunn died on +2005-09-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Las Cruces[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[36].

FAQs

Where was Richard B. Dunn born?

Richard B. Dunn's place of birth was Baltimore[2].

Where did Richard B. Dunn die?

Richard B. Dunn died in Las Cruces[4].

Who were Richard B. Dunn's parents?

Richard B. Dunn's father was Halbert L. Dunn[8].

What did Richard B. Dunn do for work?

Richard B. Dunn worked as astronomer[6].

Where did Richard B. Dunn go to school?

Richard B. Dunn was educated at Harvard University[16], University of Minnesota[17], and University of Minnesota[18].

What awards did Richard B. Dunn receive?

Honors received include George Ellery Hale Prize[21].

References

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  1. [23] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. Retrieved . baas.aas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. Retrieved . baas.aas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  5. [8] . Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. Retrieved . baas.aas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  8. [16] . Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. Retrieved . baas.aas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. Retrieved . baas.aas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. Retrieved . baas.aas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . American Men and Women of Science. wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . American Men and Women of Science. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . American Men and Women of Science. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [6] . Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. Retrieved . baas.aas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . American Men and Women of Science. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . web.archive.org. Retrieved . web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] . American Men and Women of Science. wikidata.org.
  22. [36] . web.archive.org. Retrieved . web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . American Men and Women of Science. wikidata.org.
  24. [7] . Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. Retrieved . baas.aas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. Retrieved . baas.aas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [20] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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