Sir Edward Appleton – a crater on the far side of the moon – Bradford, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 47.483 W 001° 45.698
30U E 581577 N 5961022
This plaque commemorates Sir Edward Appleton who discovered the Ionosphere and studied in this building in his youth.
Waymark Code: WMAF1Y
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/07/2011
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Sir Edward Appleton made many discoveries relating to radio waves. His work not only enabled long distance communication around the world, it also allowed the correct radio wavelength to be calculated to allow radio communication beyond earth.
The heavily eroded Appleton Crater on the far side moon is named after him. It is at location 37.2°N 158.3°E and has a diameter of 63 km.
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