John H. DeWitt Jr. (February 20, 1906 -- January 25, 1999) was an American pioneer in radio broadcasting, radar astronomy and photometry. He observed the first successful reception of radio echoes off the moon on January 10, 1946 as part of Project Diana. John Hibbett DeWitt Jr. was born February 20, 1906 in Nashville, Tennessee, the son of judge John Hibbett DeWitt. He displayed an early interest in electrical engineering, specifically radio technology.
John H. DeWitt Jr. (February 20, 1906 -- January 25, 1999) was an American pioneer in radio broadcasting, radar astronomy and photometry.
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He observed the first successful reception of radio echoes off the moon on January 10, 1946 as part of Project Diana.
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John Hibbett DeWitt Jr. was born February 20, 1906 in Nashville, Tennessee, the son of judge John Hibbett DeWitt.
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He displayed an early interest in electrical engineering, specifically radio technology.
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