Walter McAfee
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Walter Samuel McAfee (September 2, 1914 – February 18, 1995) was an American scientist and astronomer, notable for participating in the world's first lunar radar echo experiments with Project Diana.[1][2]
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Walter McAfee | |
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Born | September 2, 1914 Ore City, Texas, US |
Died | February 18, 1995(1995-02-18) (aged 80) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Wiley College Ohio State University Cornell University |
Known for | Project Diana |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy |
Institutions | Fort Monmouth, New Jersey Monmouth University |
Doctoral advisor | Hans Bethe |
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