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Webb
Webb most often refers to James Webb Space Telescope which is named after James E. Webb, second Administrator of NASA. It may also refer to: Places Antarctica * Webb Glacier (South Georgia) * Webb Glacier (Victoria Land) * Webb Névé, Victoria Land, the névé at the head of Seafarer Glacier * Webb Nunataks, a group of nunataks in the Neptune Range * Webb Peak (other) Canada * Rural Municipality of Webb No. 138, Saskatchewan ** Webb, Saskatchewan, a village within the rural municipality United States *Webb, Alabama, a town *Webb, Iowa, a city *Webb Lake (Maine) *Webb River, Maine *Webb Memorial State Park, Massachusetts *Webb, Mississippi, a town *Webb City, Missouri, a city *Webb City, Oklahoma, a town *Webb, New York, a town *Webb, Texas, an unincorporated community *Webb County, Texas *Webb Air Force Base, near Big Spring, Texas *Webb Hill, Utah *Webb, West Virginia, an unincorporated community *Webb Canyon, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming The Moon *Webb (crat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a space telescope which conducts infrared astronomy. As the largest optical telescope in space, its high resolution and sensitivity allow it to view objects too old, distant, or faint for the Hubble Space Telescope. This will enable investigations across many fields of astronomy and cosmology, such as observation of the first stars, the formation of the first galaxies, and detailed atmospheric characterization of potentially habitable exoplanets. The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) led JWST's design and development and partnered with two main agencies: the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Maryland managed telescope development, the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore on the Homewood Campus of Johns Hopkins University operates JWST, and the prime contractor was Northrop Grumman. The telescope is named after James E. W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Webb, Iowa
Webb is a city in Clay County, Iowa, United States. The population was 138 in the 2020 census, a decline from 165 in 2000. Geography Webb's longitude and latitude coordinatesin decimal form are 42.948134, -95.012281. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 313 people, 63 households, and 40 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 78 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 99.3% White and 0.7% African American. There were 63 households, of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Webb City, Oklahoma
Webb City is an unincorporated town in northwestern Osage County, Oklahoma, Osage County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 62 at the United States Census, 2010, 2010 census, a 34.7 percent decline from the figure of 95 recorded in United States Census, 2000, 2000. It was named for its founder, Horace Webb, on whose land the town was founded. The Webb City post office opened December 16, 1922. Jon D. May. "Webb City." ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture''. Accessed September 25, 2011. History Horace W. Webb, a native of Missouri, settled just south of Grainola, Oklahoma in 1910. He continued to purchase land and opened the area's first school. The town of Webb City was incorporated on his land in September ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Webb, Mississippi
Webb is a town in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. The population was 565 at the 2010 census. History Webb was founded circa 1880. The first post office was founded in 1880 and named Hood for one of the earlier settlers. In 1882, Judge James L.A. Webb, a Confederate veteran and a University of North Carolina graduate, operated the only store there and later the Hood Masonic Lodge was built. There was one saloon at that time called "The Razzle Dazzle". The town was incorporated in 1905. In those days most of the groceries and necessities were brought to Hood by flat bottom boat from Sharkey, being hauled down the river from Friars Point. Cassidy Bayou was navigable then and was maintained by the government from Sharkey to Hood. The town was later renamed in honor of Judge Webb. In July 2001, Earnestine Dixon became the first African American mayor of the town, serving one term (2001-05). Geography Webb is located at (33.947045, -90.345304). According to the United States Cens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Webb City, Missouri
Webb City is a city in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 13,031 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. Webb City also has a police department, a fire department, and animal control services. History Webb City (Webbville) was platted by John C. Webb in September 1875 and incorporated in December 1876, with a population of 700. The city was located on a portion of Webb's 200-acre farm, which he entered in February 1857. There, in 1873, Webb discovered lead while plowing. With the assistance of W.A. Daugherty, he sank the first pump-shaft in 1874. Webb then leased his land to Daugherty and G.P. Ashcraft. In 1876, the Center Creek Mining Company leased the land and began operations. Some 20 years later, 700 mines were located within the limits of Webb City and adjacent Carterville, and the district ranked first in the production of zinc ore. Webb aided the city in its material development. He donated land for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Webb Névé
Webb Névé () is the névé at the head of Seafarer Glacier in Victoria Land. It was named by the Northern Party of the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition, 1966–67, after the appointed Public Relations Officer The public relations officer (PRO) or chief communications officer (CCO) or corporate communications officer is a C-suite level officer responsible for communications, public relations, and/or public affairs in an organization. Typically, the CCO ... Dexter Webb, who was killed before taking up the appointment. References Snow fields of Victoria Land Pennell Coast Névés of Antarctica {{PennellCoast-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Webb, Texas
Webb is a rural unincorporated community in Webb County, Texas, United States, located 20 miles north of Laredo. According to the 1990 census A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring, recording and calculating information about the members of a given population. This term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common censuses inc ... it had a population of 40. History Webb, Texas was established as a railroad stop on the International-Great Northern Railroad in 1881. The town was named in honor of the county it was founded on. A Webb post office, established in 1909, was still in operation in 1980. According to a local count in 1914 Webb, Texas had a population of 100 but its population declined to 25 in 1936. SourcesUniversity of Texas Historical Files; Webb, Texas Unincorporated communities in Webb County, Texas Unincorporated communities in Texas {{WebbCountyTX-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adams' Grammar School
Haberdashers' Adams is a grammar school for boys aged 11–18 and girls aged 16–18, located in Newport, Shropshire, offering day and boarding education. Current (2021) boarding fees are £12,144 per year and £13,644 per year for overseas students It was founded in 1656 by William Adams, a wealthy member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers (one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London). In January 2018, the school changed its name to Haberdashers’ Adams, replacing the previous name, Adams' Grammar School (AGS). History Adams was founded in 1656 by Alderman William Adams, a wealthy City of London merchant and haberdasher, who was born in Newport and whose younger brother Sir Thomas Adams became Lord Mayor of London. Adams had no children and never married, so therefore decided to leave a bequest for the foundation of the school, which was first opened on 25 March 1656, during the politically unstable and volatile period of the English Inter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Webb Institute
Webb Institute is a private college focused on engineering and located in Glen Cove, New York. Each graduate of Webb Institute earns a Bachelor of Science degree in naval architecture and marine engineering. Successful candidates for admission receive full tuition for four years. Webb Institute is noted in the marine industry for its unique emphasis on ship design, systems engineering, and practical work experience. History Webb Institute of Naval Architecture was founded in 1889 by industrialist and philanthropist William Henry Webb, who had established his career as a preeminent shipbuilder in the 19th century. He recognized the increasing role of science and engineering in the field of ship design, which had long been seen as more of an art form. Webb felt that the ship designers of the future would need to be skilled in structural and mechanical engineering and other scientific disciplines. The institute graduated its first class in 1893 and continues to educate students i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Webb (surname)
Webb is an English and Scottish surname meaning weaver of cloth. Notable people with the surname "Webb" include A *Adrian Webb (born 1943), British academic * Aileen Osborn Webb (1892–1979), American aristocrat *Ambrose Henry Webb (1882–1964), Irish judge *Amy Webb (born 1974), American author * Alan Webb (other), multiple people * Alex Webb (other), multiple people * Alexander Webb (other), multiple people *Allan Webb (bishop) (1839–1907), English bishop * Allan Webb (American football) (1931–2011), American football player * Allen Webb (born 1983), American football player *Alli Webb, American entrepreneur * Alliene Brandon Webb (1910–1965), American composer * Alf Webb (1878–1932), English footballer *Alfred Webb (1834–1908), Irish politician * Alfreda Johnson Webb (1923–1992), American professor *Alice Webb, British television executive *Alicia Webb (born 1979), American professional wrestler * Alison Webb (born 1961), Canadian ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Webb (given Name)
Webb is a given name. Notable people with the name include: *Webb C. Ball (1848–1922), American jeweler and watchmaker *Webb Franklin (born 1941), US Representative from Mississippi * Webb Gillman (1870–1933), Irish General * Webb Hayes (1856–1923), American businessman and soldier *Webb Miller (born 1943), American professor *Webb Miller (journalist) (1891–1940), American war correspondent *Webb Pierce (1921–1991), American country music singer * Webb D. Sawyer (1918–1995), American Marine general, Navy Cross recipient *Webb Seymour, 10th Duke of Somerset (1718–1793) *Webb Simpson (born 1985), American golfer * Webb Schultz (1898–1986), American baseball pitcher *Webb Wilder John Webb McMurry (born May 19, 1954), known as Webb Wilder, is an American country, rock & roll singer, guitarist and actor. Early life McMurry was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He started playing guitar at the age of 12 and was playing ... (born 1954), American rock singer * Webb Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CSS Webb
CSS ''Webb'', a 655-ton side-wheel steam ram, was originally built in New York City in 1856 as the civilian steamship ''William H. Webb''. She received a Confederate privateer's commission at New Orleans in May 1861, but was instead employed as a transport until January 1862. Converted to a " cotton clad" ram by the Confederate Army, thereafter served on the Mississippi and Red Rivers. On February 24, 1863, under the command of Captain Charles Pierce, she participated in the sinking of the Federal ironclad . ''Webb'' was transferred to the Confederate Navy in early 1865. On April 23–24, 1865, under the command of Charles S. Read, ''Webb'' broke through the Federal blockade at the mouth of the Red River, Louisiana, and made a dramatic run down the Mississippi toward the Gulf of Mexico. After eluding several United States Navy vessels and passing New Orleans, she was confronted by the powerful steam sloop . Rather than face the veteran ship's broadside, the ''Webb'' was run asho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
