George William Hill
American astronomer and mathematician
Born
1838
187 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to celestial mechanics and made advancements in the understanding of planetary motion. Developed Hill's formula, which provided solutions to problems in orbital dynamics, allowing for better predictions of satellite paths. Conducted extensive research on the stability of the moon's orbit around the Earth and contributed to the understanding of the three-body problem. Worked with various astronomical observations and computations to enhance the field of astronomy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Developed Hill's formula for orbital dynamics
Contributed to the stability of the moon's orbit
Advanced the study of the three-body problem
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