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Simon Newcomb

Noun

Sense 1: A renowned American astronomer and mathematician known for his contributions to celestial mechanics and his work on the determination of the motion of the moon.

Example sentence: Simon Newcomb's calculations greatly advanced the field of celestial mechanics.

Noun

Sense 2: An elementary school named after Simon Newcomb in Arlington, Virginia.

Example sentence: My niece attends Simon Newcomb Elementary School.

Noun

Sense 3: A prestigious science award, the Simon Newcomb Medal, given in recognition of outstanding contributions to astronomical research.

Example sentence: Dr. Johnson was honored with the Simon Newcomb Medal for his groundbreaking research in astrophysics.