La Grange
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Jo·seph Louis [zhaw-zeflwee], /ʒɔˈzɛf lwi/, Comte, 1736–1813, French mathematician and astronomer.
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A second major improvement could come just two years later, in 2027, with the launch of ESA’s Lagrange mission.
Solar storms can wreak havoc. We need better space weather forecasts | Ramin Skibba | February 26, 2021 | Science NewsThat way, Lagrange will be able to monitor an active, flaring area of the sun days earlier than other spacecraft, getting a fix on a new solar storm’s speed and direction sooner to allow scientists to make a more precise forecast.
Solar storms can wreak havoc. We need better space weather forecasts | Ramin Skibba | February 26, 2021 | Science NewsThen what Lagrange found is that I decreases from infinity in the distant past, passes through a unique minimum, and grows to infinity in the distant future.
In the 19th century nobody had the remotest idea that the universe could be expanding, though the possibility might have been recognized when Lagrange made his discovery.
Well, I paused for a second because I know what Lagrange multipliers are.
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The Queen was apparently not offended, "She really adored him" and "quite enjoyed it" La Grange said.
How Nelson Mandela Called The Queen 'Elizabeth' And Commented On Her Weight | Tom Sykes | December 10, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIn ascending the hill of La Grange, we first encountered the rattlesnake, two of which we killed.
Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820 | Henry Rowe SchoolcraftHeaven knows how La Grange had related the tragic incident, or with what embellishment he had been pleased to adorn it.
That Boy Of Norcott's | Charles James LeverMebby King's got a tip that the girl's at La Grange, an' he's come over in this direction lookin' fer us.
Motor Matt's Daring Rescue | Stanley R. MatthewsWe'll be able to find the quarry, all right, when we get over it, but it may bother us some to find La Grange.
Motor Matt's Daring Rescue | Stanley R. MatthewsWe've got ter find out what's up—it may mean success or failure fer that game we're workin' at La Grange.
Motor Matt's Daring Rescue | Stanley R. Matthews
British Dictionary definitions for Lagrange
/ (French laɡrɑ̃ʒ) /
Comte Joseph Louis (ʒozɛf lwi). 1736–1813, French mathematician and astronomer, noted particularly for his work on harmonics, mechanics, and the calculus of variations
Derived forms of Lagrange
- Lagrangian (ləˈɡreɪndʒɪən), adjective
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Scientific definitions for Lagrange
[ lə-grānj′, lə-gränj′ ]
Italian-born French mathematician and astronomer who made important contributions to algebra and calculus. His work on celestial mechanics extended scientific understanding of planetary and lunar motion. In 1772 he discovered the points in space that are now named for him.
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