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Jonathan Homer Lane

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Jonathan Homer Lane

Birth
Geneseo, Livingston County, New York, USA
Death
3 May 1880 (aged 60)
District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA Add to Map
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Rock Creek Section / Border 4 (East)
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Famous astronomer & mathematician. He was the first to mathematically research the gravitational equilibrium of the Sun. His work is often considered to be the basis of the theory of stellar evolution.

He formulated "Lane's Law" in astrophysics: As a gaseous body contracts, the contraction generates heat.
Famous astronomer & mathematician. He was the first to mathematically research the gravitational equilibrium of the Sun. His work is often considered to be the basis of the theory of stellar evolution.

He formulated "Lane's Law" in astrophysics: As a gaseous body contracts, the contraction generates heat.

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  • Created by: NWO
  • Added: Jul 23, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39802373/jonathan_homer-lane: accessed ), memorial page for Jonathan Homer Lane (9 Aug 1819–3 May 1880), Find a Grave Memorial ID 39802373, citing Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA; Maintained by NWO (contributor 46583762).