Peter van de Kamp
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Piet van de Kamp was a Dutch astronomer. Known as Peter van de Kamp in the United States, he lived most of his life in that country. He was professor of astronomy at Swarthmore College and director of
Van de Kamp circa 1973
Many astronomers accepted Peter van de Kamp's assertion of a companion or companions to Barnard's Star. He never admitted an error.
Swarthmore College
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Swarthmore College is a private liberal arts college in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1864, with its first classes held in 1869, Swarthmore is one of the earliest coeducational c
Peter van de Kamp
…was a Dutch astronomer. Known as Peter van de Kamp in the United States, he lived most of his life in that country. He was professor of astronomy at Swarthmore College and director of the college's Sproul Observatory from 1937 until 1972. He specialized in astrometry, studying parallax and proper motions of stars. His…
Parrish Hall, named in honor of the first president, Edward Parrish (1822–1872), contains the admissions, housing, and financial aid offices, along with student housing on the upper floors
Swarthmore SEPTA Station at the foot of campus
Parrish Hall from Magill Walk
Cunningham House