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Yale University.
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Charles Sheldon Hastings
Edit Profilephysicist professor of physics
Career
He was an associate professor of physics at Johns Hopkins University and the first Chair of Professor of Physics of Sheffield Scientific School at Yale University. He collaborated with John A. Brashear on the optical design of large telescopes including the 72-inch (180 cm) reflector at Dominion Astrophysical Observatory and the 30-inch (76 cm) photographic refractor at Allegheny Observatory. His optical designs enabled much progress in astronomy at United States. observatories.
The Hastings Triplet magnifying glass design is based on his optical formulae.
He was awarded the Elliott Cresson Medal in 1926.
Membership
He was a member of the Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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American
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Awards
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Elliott Cresson Medal Elliott Cresson Medal; Arts and Sciences
The Elliott Cresson Medal, also known as the Elliott Cresson Gold Medal, was the highest award given by the Franklin Institute.The Elliott Cresson Medal, also known as the Elliott Cresson Gold Medal, was the highest award given by the Franklin Institute.