Andrew McKellar Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Andrew McKellar, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Canada.

1 records1941–19411 events1 places

Chronological biography

1941

Cosmic Microwave Background1941

Science / Astronomy · Astronomer · Dominion Astrophysical Observatory

McKellar estimates a low interstellar temperature from cyanogen absorption, later recognised as related to the microwave background

Titles and roles

Astronomer

Record provenance

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