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Williard Boyle was the other co-inventor. His passing in 2011 was linked here but did not elicit any discussion. Nobel Prize winner Willard Boyle, inventor of
by NaOH 1y ago
Williard Boyle was the other co-inventor. His passing in 2011 was linked here but did not elicit any discussion.
Nobel Prize winner Willard Boyle, inventor of CCD, dies. - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2566440 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2566440 - May 2011
- nullhole 1y agoSome years ago I tried to get a crater on the Moon (or alternatively Mars) named after Willard Boyle. His (and Smith's) contribution to the practice of astronomy should be unquestionable. The naming wasn't possible at the time because there is already a crater on the Moon named Boyle (after the British natural philosopher and chemist Robert Boyle, 1627-1691), and duplicate names aren't allowed. Use of the first name ('Willard') wasn't suggested at the time. It may be time to re-submit the request, but for the name "Boyle-Smith", if combined names are allowed. [0] https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Page/Categories https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Page/Categories "The Moon : Craters: Scientists, engineers, and explorers, as well as other persons connected with astronomy, planetary, or space research who have made outstanding or fundamental contributions to their field. ... First names are used for small craters of special interest. "
- thelittleone 1y agoWow... name collision avoidance is applied across the solar system. Respect for taking the time to apply for his recognition.
- closewith 1y agoThe British natural philosopher and chemist?