Posted by Toph on May 13, 2005, at 19:29:01
In reply to Re: Question #2 » Toph, posted by Shy_Girl on May 13, 2005, at 17:40:23
Why the obscure query, she asks? Well, it's not because Asaph Hall represented the classic rags to riches, pull yourself up by the bootstraps, American tale that we all love.
http://www.harvardsquarelibrary.org/UIA%20Online/hallasaph.htmlNor was it because he fell in love with his mathematics professor who ended up being the unsung impetus behind his great discovery (not to mention a feisty feminist well ahead of her time).
http://maia.usno.navy.mil/women_history/hall.html
No, I posed this question because Asaph Hall was my great, great grandfather. I know, your happy for me. Well, apparently my wife shares the same sentiments. The other day I was reminding her of my famous lineage. Unimpressed she said, "Astronomy must run in the family, I heard they just discovered rings around Uranus." And you wonder why I have low self esteem.
Anyway, I'm sure this is more information than you want to know Shy_Girl. Congratulations on giving the correct answer. I look forward to Question #3.
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