William Wallace Campbell

William Wallace Campbell (11 April 1862 – 14 June 1938) was an American astronomer, and director of Lick Observatory from 1900 to 1930. He specialized in spectroscopy.


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    “To be made to hold his tongue is the greatest insult you can offer him—though he might be ready with a poker to make you hold yours.”
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