Tom Van Flandern
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Thomas Charles Van Flandern was an American astronomer and author who specialized in celestial mechanics. Van Flandern had a career as a professional scientist but was noted as an outspoken proponent
Thomas Van Flandern in 2007
Van Flandern mentioned in historical marker about Project Moonwatch. Placed by Cincinnati Astronomical Society and the city of Cincinnati, OH
Gravity Research Foundation
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The Gravity Research Foundation is an organization established in 1948 by businessman Roger Babson to find ways to implement gravitational shielding. Over time, the foundation turned away from trying
Tom Van Flandern
…speculative idea that had been put forward by Paul Dirac. In 1974, his essay "A Determination of the Rate of Change of G" was awarded second place by the Gravity Research Foundation. However, in later years, with new data available, Van Flandern himself admitted his findings were flawed and contradicted by more accurate findings…
Monument to Babson in center of New Boston, New Hampshire
A pamphlet issued by the foundation, date uncertain.
The Gravity Research Foundation monument at Gordon College
The Gravity Research Foundation monument at Tufts University