SettingsAmerican astronomers
A. E. Douglass
A. E. (Andrew Ellicott) Douglass (July 5, 1867, Windsor, Vermont – March 20, 1962, Tucson, Arizona) was an American astronomer.
A. E. (Andrew Ellicott) Douglass (July 5, 1867, Windsor, Vermont – March 20, 1962, Tucson, Arizona) was an American astronomer.
Adam Riess
Adam Guy Riess is an American astrophysicist at Johns Hopkins University and the Space Telescope Science Institute and is widely known for his research in using supernovae as Cosmological Probes.
Adam Guy Riess is an American astrophysicist at Johns Hopkins University and the Space Telescope Science Institute and is widely known for his research in using supernovae as Cosmological Probes.
Aden Meinel
Aden B. Meinel is an American astronomer.
Aden B. Meinel is an American astronomer.
Adriaan van Maanen
Adriaan van Maanen (March 31, 1884, Sneek – January 26, 1946, Pasadena) was a Dutch–American astronomer.
Adriaan van Maanen (March 31, 1884, Sneek – January 26, 1946, Pasadena) was a Dutch–American astronomer.
Alan Boss
Alan P. Boss is a United States astrophysicist and NASA scientist.
Alan P. Boss is a United States astrophysicist and NASA scientist.
Alan Dressler
Alan Michael Dressler (born 23 March 1948) is an American astronomer at the Carnegie Institution for Science of Washington, D.C.
Alan Michael Dressler (born 23 March 1948) is an American astronomer at the Carnegie Institution for Science of Washington, D.C.
Alan Guth
Alan Harvey Guth (born February 27, 1947) is an American theoretical physicist and cosmologist.
Alan Harvey Guth (born February 27, 1947) is an American theoretical physicist and cosmologist.
Alan Hale (astronomer)
Alan Hale (born 1958) is an American astronomer.
Alan Hale (born 1958) is an American astronomer.
Alar Toomre
Alar Toomre is an Estonian-born astronomer and mathematician who immigrated to the United States in 1949.
Alar Toomre is an Estonian-born astronomer and mathematician who immigrated to the United States in 1949.
Albert George Wilson
Albert George Wilson (born July 28, 1918) is an American astronomer.
Albert George Wilson (born July 28, 1918) is an American astronomer.
Albert Whitford
Albert Edward Whitford (October 22, 1905 – March 28, 2002) was an American astronomer.
Albert Edward Whitford (October 22, 1905 – March 28, 2002) was an American astronomer.
Albert William Recht
Albert William Recht (1898–1962) was an American mathematician and astronomer.
Albert William Recht (1898–1962) was an American mathematician and astronomer.
Alexander Vyssotsky
Alexander Nikolayevich Vyssotsky (Александр Николаевич Высоцкий, 23 May 1888 – December 31, 1973) was an astronomer.
Alexander Nikolayevich Vyssotsky (Александр Николаевич Высоцкий, 23 May 1888 – December 31, 1973) was an astronomer.
Alexei Filippenko
Alexei Vladimir Filippenko (born July 25, 1958, Oakland, California) is an American astrophysicist and professor of astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley.
Alexei Vladimir Filippenko (born July 25, 1958, Oakland, California) is an American astrophysicist and professor of astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley.
Alexis Caswell
Alexis Caswell (January 29, 1799 – January 8, 1877) was an American educator, born in Taunton, Massachusetts.
Alexis Caswell (January 29, 1799 – January 8, 1877) was an American educator, born in Taunton, Massachusetts.
Alfred Harrison Joy
Alfred Harrison Joy (September 23, 1882, Greenville, Illinois – April 18, 1973, Pasadena, California) was an astronomer best known for his work on stellar distances, the radial motion of s...
Alfred Harrison Joy (September 23, 1882, Greenville, Illinois – April 18, 1973, Pasadena, California) was an astronomer best known for his work on stellar distances, the radial motion of s...
Alicia M. Soderberg
Alicia Margarita Soderberg (born 1977) is an American astrophysicist who is a professor of Astronomy at Harvard University and a postdoctoral fellow at the Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astroph...
Alicia Margarita Soderberg (born 1977) is an American astrophysicist who is a professor of Astronomy at Harvard University and a postdoctoral fellow at the Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astroph...
Allan Hendry
Allan Hendry (1950—) is an American astronomer and ufologist.
Allan Hendry (1950—) is an American astronomer and ufologist.
Alvan Clark
Alvan Clark (March 8, 1804 – August 19, 1887), born in Ashfield, Massachusetts, the descendant of a Cape Cod whaling family of English ancestry, was an American astronomer and telescope maker.
Alvan Clark (March 8, 1804 – August 19, 1887), born in Ashfield, Massachusetts, the descendant of a Cape Cod whaling family of English ancestry, was an American astronomer and telescope maker.
Alvan Graham Clark
Alvan Graham Clark (July 10, 1832 – June 9, 1897), born in Fall River, Massachusetts, was an American astronomer and telescope-maker.
Alvan Graham Clark (July 10, 1832 – June 9, 1897), born in Fall River, Massachusetts, was an American astronomer and telescope-maker.
Alyssa A. Goodman
Alyssa Ann Goodman is Professor of Astronomy at Harvard University, a Research Associate of the Smithsonian Institution, and the Founding Director of the Harvard Initiative in Innovative Computing.
Alyssa Ann Goodman is Professor of Astronomy at Harvard University, a Research Associate of the Smithsonian Institution, and the Founding Director of the Harvard Initiative in Innovative Computing.
Amasa Holcomb
Amasa Holcomb (1787 - 1875) was an American farmer, surveyor, civil engineer, businessman, and manufacturer of surveying instruments and telescopes.
Amasa Holcomb (1787 - 1875) was an American farmer, surveyor, civil engineer, businessman, and manufacturer of surveying instruments and telescopes.
Amy B. Jordan (astronomer)
Amy B. Jordan is an American astronomer who works at the University of Colorado.
Amy B. Jordan is an American astronomer who works at the University of Colorado.
Amy Barger
Dr. Amy J. Barger (born 18 January 1971) is an American astronomer whose discoveries have most concerned quasars, black holes, and other far distant objects.
Dr. Amy J. Barger (born 18 January 1971) is an American astronomer whose discoveries have most concerned quasars, black holes, and other far distant objects.
Amy Mainzer
Amy Mainzer (born 1974) is an American astronomer, specializing in astrophysical instrumentation and galactic astronomy.
Amy Mainzer (born 1974) is an American astronomer, specializing in astrophysical instrumentation and galactic astronomy.
Andrea M. Ghez
Andrea Mia Ghez is an American astronomer and professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UCLA. She received a BS in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1987 a...
Andrea Mia Ghez is an American astronomer and professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UCLA. She received a BS in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1987 a...
Andreas Gerasimos Michalitsianos
Dr. Andreas 'Andy' Gerasimos Michalitsianos was a Greek-American astronomer and a NASA astrophysicist, also known and published as Andrew G. Michalitsianos.
Dr. Andreas 'Andy' Gerasimos Michalitsianos was a Greek-American astronomer and a NASA astrophysicist, also known and published as Andrew G. Michalitsianos.
Andrew Blain
Andrew Blain is an American astronomer, and assistant professor at California Institute of Technology.
Andrew Blain is an American astronomer, and assistant professor at California Institute of Technology.
Andrew Fraknoi
Andrew Fraknoi, M.A., is an astronomy professor at Foothill College and the 2007 California Professor of the Year awarded by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Counc...
Andrew Fraknoi, M.A., is an astronomy professor at Foothill College and the 2007 California Professor of the Year awarded by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Counc...
Andrew M. Davis
Andrew M. Davis is a professor of Astronomy and Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago.
Andrew M. Davis is a professor of Astronomy and Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago.
Anneila Sargent
Anneila Sargent (born Anneila Cassells, 1942, Kirkcaldy) is a Scottish–American astronomer, who specializes in star formation.
Anneila Sargent (born Anneila Cassells, 1942, Kirkcaldy) is a Scottish–American astronomer, who specializes in star formation.
Annie Jump Cannon
Annie Jump Cannon (December 11, 1863 – April 13, 1941) was an American astronomer whose cataloging work was instrumental in the development of contemporary stellar classification.
Annie Jump Cannon (December 11, 1863 – April 13, 1941) was an American astronomer whose cataloging work was instrumental in the development of contemporary stellar classification.
Anthony Aveni
Anthony Francis Aveni (born 1938) is an American academic anthropologist, astronomer, and author, noted in particular for his extensive publications and leading contributions to the field of arc...
Anthony Francis Aveni (born 1938) is an American academic anthropologist, astronomer, and author, noted in particular for his extensive publications and leading contributions to the field of arc...
Antonia Maury
Antonia Caetana de Paiva Pereira Maury (March 21, 1866–January 8, 1952) was an American astronomer who published an important early catalog of stellar spectra.
Antonia Caetana de Paiva Pereira Maury (March 21, 1866–January 8, 1952) was an American astronomer who published an important early catalog of stellar spectra.
Antony Cooke
Antony Cooke, (born 3 August 1948, Sydney, Australia), is an American cellist, composer, astronomer, and author.
Antony Cooke, (born 3 August 1948, Sydney, Australia), is an American cellist, composer, astronomer, and author.
Arlo U. Landolt
Arlo U. Landolt (born 1935) is an American astronomer.
Arlo U. Landolt (born 1935) is an American astronomer.
Armin Joseph Deutsch
Armin Joseph Deutsch (A. J. Deutsch, 1918–1969), was an American astronomer and a science fiction writer.
Armin Joseph Deutsch (A. J. Deutsch, 1918–1969), was an American astronomer and a science fiction writer.
Armin Otto Leuschner
Armin Otto Leuschner was an American astronomer and educator.
Armin Otto Leuschner was an American astronomer and educator.
Arne Henden
Arne Henden is an American observational astronomer and instrument/software specialist.
Arne Henden is an American observational astronomer and instrument/software specialist.
Arno Allan Penzias
Arno Allan Penzias (born 26 April 1933) is an American physicist and Nobel laureate in physics.
Arno Allan Penzias (born 26 April 1933) is an American physicist and Nobel laureate in physics.
Arthur Hoag
Arthur Allen Hoag (1921-1999) was an American astronomer most famous for his discovery of Hoag's object in 1950.
Arthur Allen Hoag (1921-1999) was an American astronomer most famous for his discovery of Hoag's object in 1950.
Arthur Michael Wolfe
Arthur Michael Wolfe (born 29 April 1939, Brooklyn) is an American astrophysicist, professor and the former Director of the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences at the University of Californ...
Arthur Michael Wolfe (born 29 April 1939, Brooklyn) is an American astrophysicist, professor and the former Director of the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences at the University of Californ...
Arthur Scott King
Arthur Scott King (January 18, 1876–April 17, 1957) was an American physicist and astrophysicist.
Arthur Scott King (January 18, 1876–April 17, 1957) was an American physicist and astrophysicist.
Arthur Storer
Arthur Storer (c. 1648 – 1686) was America's first colonial astronomer.
Arthur Storer (c. 1648 – 1686) was America's first colonial astronomer.
Artie P. Hatzes
Artie P. Hatzes (born May 24, 1957 in Havre de Grace, Maryland) is an American astronomer.
Artie P. Hatzes (born May 24, 1957 in Havre de Grace, Maryland) is an American astronomer.
Asaph Hall
Asaph Hall III (October 15, 1829 – November 22, 1907) was an American astronomer who is most famous for having discovered the moons of Mars (namely Deimos and Phobos) in 1877.
Asaph Hall III (October 15, 1829 – November 22, 1907) was an American astronomer who is most famous for having discovered the moons of Mars (namely Deimos and Phobos) in 1877.
Asaph Hall, Jr.
Asaph Hall Jr (Asaph Hall, IV)(1859–1930) was an American astronomer, the son of Asaph Hall.
Asaph Hall Jr (Asaph Hall, IV)(1859–1930) was an American astronomer, the son of Asaph Hall.
Bart Bok
Bart Jan Bok (Hoorn, 28 April 1906 – Tucson, 5 August 1983) was a Dutch-American astronomer.
Bart Jan Bok (Hoorn, 28 April 1906 – Tucson, 5 August 1983) was a Dutch-American astronomer.
Ben Bussey
Ben J. Bussey is a planetary scientist.
Ben J. Bussey is a planetary scientist.
Ben Mayer
Ben Mayer (born 1925 Germany - 28 Dec 1999) was a amateur astronomer perhaps best known for the invention of the Projection Blink Comparator (PROBLICOM).
Ben Mayer (born 1925 Germany - 28 Dec 1999) was a amateur astronomer perhaps best known for the invention of the Projection Blink Comparator (PROBLICOM).
Ben R. Oppenheimer
Ben R. Oppenheimer (b. April 1972 in New York City) is an American astrophysicist and one of three curators in the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History on Manhatt...
Ben R. Oppenheimer (b. April 1972 in New York City) is an American astrophysicist and one of three curators in the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History on Manhatt...
Benjamin Apthorp Gould
Benjamin Apthorp Gould (September 27, 1824 – November 26, 1896) was a pioneering American astronomer.
Benjamin Apthorp Gould (September 27, 1824 – November 26, 1896) was a pioneering American astronomer.
Benjamin Banneker
Benjamin Banneker (November 9, 1731 – October 9, 1806) was a free African American astronomer, mathematician, surveyor, almanac author and farmer.
Benjamin Banneker (November 9, 1731 – October 9, 1806) was a free African American astronomer, mathematician, surveyor, almanac author and farmer.
Benjamin Boss
Benjamin Boss (January 9, 1880–1970) was an American astronomer.
Benjamin Boss (January 9, 1880–1970) was an American astronomer.
Benjamin Peirce
Benjamin Peirce (; April 4, 1809, Salem, Massachusetts – October 6, 1880, Cambridge, Massachusetts) was an American mathematician who taught at Harvard University for approximately 50 years.
Benjamin Peirce (; April 4, 1809, Salem, Massachusetts – October 6, 1880, Cambridge, Massachusetts) was an American mathematician who taught at Harvard University for approximately 50 years.
Benjamin West (astronomer)
Benjamin West (March 1730 – August 26, 1813) was an American astronomer, professor, and almanac publisher.
Benjamin West (March 1730 – August 26, 1813) was an American astronomer, professor, and almanac publisher.
Beth Willman
Beth Willman is an American astronomer and is an assistant professor at Haverford College.
Beth Willman is an American astronomer and is an assistant professor at Haverford College.
Bevan Sharpless
Bevan P. Sharpless (1904–1950) was an American astronomer.
Bevan P. Sharpless (1904–1950) was an American astronomer.
Brian A. Skiff
Brian A. Skiff is an American astronomer noted for discovering a number of comets including the periodic comets 114P/Wiseman-Skiff (with Jennifer Wiseman) and 140P/Bowell-Skiff (with Edward Bowell).
Brian A. Skiff is an American astronomer noted for discovering a number of comets including the periodic comets 114P/Wiseman-Skiff (with Jennifer Wiseman) and 140P/Bowell-Skiff (with Edward Bowell).
Brian P. Roman
Brian P. Roman is an American astronomer.
Brian P. Roman is an American astronomer.
Bruce Allen (physicist)
Bruce Allen is an American physicist and director of the Max Planck Institute for gravitational physics in Hannover Germany and leader of the Einstein@Home project for the LIGO Scientific Colla...
Bruce Allen is an American physicist and director of the Max Planck Institute for gravitational physics in Hannover Germany and leader of the Einstein@Home project for the LIGO Scientific Colla...
C. Donald Shane
Charles Donald Shane (September 6, 1895 – March 19, 1983) was an American astronomer and director of the Lick Observatory of the University of California from 1945 to 1958, during which time he ...
Charles Donald Shane (September 6, 1895 – March 19, 1983) was an American astronomer and director of the Lick Observatory of the University of California from 1945 to 1958, during which time he ...
C. Michelle Olmstead
C. Michelle Olmstead is an American astronomer.
C. Michelle Olmstead is an American astronomer.
Carl A. Wirtanen
Carl Alvar Wirtanen (November 11, 1910, Kenosha, Wisconsin – March 7, 1990) was an American astronomer who worked at Lick Observatory.
Carl Alvar Wirtanen (November 11, 1910, Kenosha, Wisconsin – March 7, 1990) was an American astronomer who worked at Lick Observatory.
Carl Clarence Kiess
Carl Clarence Kiess (October 18, 1887 – October 16, 1967) was an American astronomer.
Carl Clarence Kiess (October 18, 1887 – October 16, 1967) was an American astronomer.
Carl E. Heiles
Carl Eugene Heiles (born 1939) is an American astrophysicist noted for his contribution to the understanding of diffuse interstellar matter through observational radio astronomy.
Carl Eugene Heiles (born 1939) is an American astrophysicist noted for his contribution to the understanding of diffuse interstellar matter through observational radio astronomy.
Carl Keenan Seyfert
Carl Keenan Seyfert (February 11, 1911, Cleveland, Ohio – June 13, 1960, Nashville, Tennessee) was an American astronomer.
Carl Keenan Seyfert (February 11, 1911, Cleveland, Ohio – June 13, 1960, Nashville, Tennessee) was an American astronomer.
Carl Leo Stearns
Carl Leo Stearns (1892-November 28, 1972) was an American astronomer.
Carl Leo Stearns (1892-November 28, 1972) was an American astronomer.
Carl Otto Lampland
Carl Otto Lampland (December 29, 1873 – December 14, 1951) was an American astronomer.
Carl Otto Lampland (December 29, 1873 – December 14, 1951) was an American astronomer.
Carl Sagan
Carl Edward Sagan was an American astronomer, astrophysicist, cosmologist, author, science popularizer and science communicator in astronomy and natural sciences.
Carl Edward Sagan was an American astronomer, astrophysicist, cosmologist, author, science popularizer and science communicator in astronomy and natural sciences.
Carl W. Hergenrother
Carl W. Hergenrother (born 1973) is an American astronomer.
Carl W. Hergenrother (born 1973) is an American astronomer.
Carol Christian
Carol Christian (born December 28, 1950) is an American astronomer, educator, and Information Technologist.
Carol Christian (born December 28, 1950) is an American astronomer, educator, and Information Technologist.
Carolyn Brinkworth
Carolyn Brinkworth, Ph D. (born 1979) is an astronomer working at the Spitzer Science Center.
Carolyn Brinkworth, Ph D. (born 1979) is an astronomer working at the Spitzer Science Center.
Carolyn Hurless
3434 Hurless is an asteroid that was named for the late amateur astronomer Carolyn Hurless, an American Association of Variable Star Observers merit award winner, who made 79,000 observations fr...
3434 Hurless is an asteroid that was named for the late amateur astronomer Carolyn Hurless, an American Association of Variable Star Observers merit award winner, who made 79,000 observations fr...
Carolyn Porco
Carolyn C. Porco (born March 6, 1953) is an American planetary scientist known for her work in the exploration of the outer solar system, beginning with her imaging work on the Voyager missions ...
Carolyn C. Porco (born March 6, 1953) is an American planetary scientist known for her work in the exploration of the outer solar system, beginning with her imaging work on the Voyager missions ...
Carolyn S. Shoemaker
Carolyn Jean Spellmann Shoemaker is an American astronomer and is a co-discoverer of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9.
Carolyn Jean Spellmann Shoemaker is an American astronomer and is a co-discoverer of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9.
Catharine Garmany
Catharine "Katy" D. Garmany is an astronomer.
Catharine "Katy" D. Garmany is an astronomer.
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin (May 10, 1900 – December 7, 1979) was an English-American astronomer who in 1925 was first to show that the Sun is mainly composed of hydrogen, contradicting accep...
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin (May 10, 1900 – December 7, 1979) was an English-American astronomer who in 1925 was first to show that the Sun is mainly composed of hydrogen, contradicting accep...
Chad Trujillo
Chadwick A. "Chad" Trujillo (born 22 November 1973), is an astronomer and the co-discoverer of the dwarf planet Eris.
Chadwick A. "Chad" Trujillo (born 22 November 1973), is an astronomer and the co-discoverer of the dwarf planet Eris.
Charles Augustus Young
Charles Augustus Young (December 15, 1834 – January 3, 1908) was an American astronomer.
Charles Augustus Young (December 15, 1834 – January 3, 1908) was an American astronomer.
Charles C. Steidel
Charles C. Steidel (born October 14, 1962 Ithaca, New York) is an American astronomer, and Lee A. DuBridge Professor of Astronomy at California Institute of Technology.
Charles C. Steidel (born October 14, 1962 Ithaca, New York) is an American astronomer, and Lee A. DuBridge Professor of Astronomy at California Institute of Technology.
Charles Dillon Perrine
Charles Dillon Perrine (July 28, 1867 – June 21, 1951) was an Argentine astronomer.
Charles Dillon Perrine (July 28, 1867 – June 21, 1951) was an Argentine astronomer.
Charles Edward St. John
Charles Edward St. John (March 15, 1857 – April 26, 1935) was an American astronomer.
Charles Edward St. John (March 15, 1857 – April 26, 1935) was an American astronomer.
Charles Greeley Abbot
Charles Greeley Abbot (May 31, 1872 – December 17, 1973) was an American astrophysicist, astronomer and Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
Charles Greeley Abbot (May 31, 1872 – December 17, 1973) was an American astrophysicist, astronomer and Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
Charles Hitchcock Adams
Charles Hitchcock Adams was an amateur American astronomer, and father of photographer Ansel Adams.
Charles Hitchcock Adams was an amateur American astronomer, and father of photographer Ansel Adams.
Charles L. Bennett
Charles L. Bennett is an American observational astrophysicist and a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the Johns Hopkins University.
Charles L. Bennett is an American observational astrophysicist and a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the Johns Hopkins University.
Charles Lane Poor
Charles Lane Poor (January 18, 1866 – September 27, 1951) was an opponent of Einstein's theory of relativity.
Charles Lane Poor (January 18, 1866 – September 27, 1951) was an opponent of Einstein's theory of relativity.
Charles P. de Saint-Aignan
Charles P. de Saint-Aignan (born 1977 in Paris) is an American software engineer who currently works for IBM on the LotusLive project.
Charles P. de Saint-Aignan (born 1977 in Paris) is an American software engineer who currently works for IBM on the LotusLive project.
Charles Pollard Olivier
Charles Pollard Olivier (1884–August 14, 1975) was an American astronomer.
Charles Pollard Olivier (1884–August 14, 1975) was an American astronomer.
Charles S. Venable
Charles Scott Venable (March 19, 1827 – August 11, 1900) was a mathematician, astronomer, and military officer.
Charles Scott Venable (March 19, 1827 – August 11, 1900) was a mathematician, astronomer, and military officer.
Charles Stuart Bowyer
Charles Stuart Bowyer (born August 2, 1934) is an astronomer.
Charles Stuart Bowyer (born August 2, 1934) is an astronomer.
Charles T. Kowal
Charles Thomas Kowal is an American astronomer.
Charles Thomas Kowal is an American astronomer.
Charles Thomas Bolton
Charles Thomas or Tom Bolton (born 1943) is an American astronomer who was the first astronomer to present strong evidence of the existence of a black hole.
Charles Thomas or Tom Bolton (born 1943) is an American astronomer who was the first astronomer to present strong evidence of the existence of a black hole.
Charles Wylie
Charles C. Wylie was the first PhD graduate from University of Illinois' astronomy department.
Charles C. Wylie was the first PhD graduate from University of Illinois' astronomy department.
Charlotte Moore Sitterly
Charlotte Emma Moore Sitterly was an American astronomer.
Charlotte Emma Moore Sitterly was an American astronomer.
Cheick Modibo Diarra
Cheick Modibo Diarra (born 1952) is a Malian astrophysicist.
Cheick Modibo Diarra (born 1952) is a Malian astrophysicist.
Chester Burleigh Watts
Chester Burleigh Watts (October 27, 1889 – July 17, 1971) was an American astronomer.
Chester Burleigh Watts (October 27, 1889 – July 17, 1971) was an American astronomer.
Chester Lyman
Chester Smith Lyman (January 13, 1814–January 29, 1890) was an American teacher, clergyman and astronomer.
Chester Smith Lyman (January 13, 1814–January 29, 1890) was an American teacher, clergyman and astronomer.
Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters
Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters (September 19, 1813–July 18, 1890) was a German-American astronomer, and one of the first to discover asteroids.
Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters (September 19, 1813–July 18, 1890) was a German-American astronomer, and one of the first to discover asteroids.
Christian T. Elvey
Christian Thomas Elvey was an American astronomer and geophysicist.
Christian Thomas Elvey was an American astronomer and geophysicist.
Christopher Conselice
Christopher Conselice is an American Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Nottingham.
Christopher Conselice is an American Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Nottingham.
Christopher McKee
Christopher Fulton McKee (born 1942) is an astrophysicist.
Christopher Fulton McKee (born 1942) is an astrophysicist.
Claire Ellen Max
Claire Ellen Max (born 1946) is a Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz and affiliated with the Lick Observatory.
Claire Ellen Max (born 1946) is a Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz and affiliated with the Lick Observatory.
Claude R. Canizares
Claude R. Canizares is the Bruno Rossi Professor of Physics at MIT. He is also an associate provost at MIT and associate director for MIT of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory Center.
Claude R. Canizares is the Bruno Rossi Professor of Physics at MIT. He is also an associate provost at MIT and associate director for MIT of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory Center.
Clinton B. Ford
Clinton B. Ford (March 1, 1913 - September 23, 1992), aged 79, was an American investor, musician and amateur astronomer specializing in the observation of variable stars.
Clinton B. Ford (March 1, 1913 - September 23, 1992), aged 79, was an American investor, musician and amateur astronomer specializing in the observation of variable stars.
Clyde Tombaugh
Clyde William Tombaugh (February 4, 1906 – January 17, 1997) was an American astronomer.
Clyde William Tombaugh (February 4, 1906 – January 17, 1997) was an American astronomer.
Connie Walker (astronomer)
Connie Walker is an American astronomer and senior employee of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory.
Connie Walker is an American astronomer and senior employee of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory.
Cornell Mayer
Cornell H. Mayer (1922-19 November 2005) was a radio astronomer, who famously was the first to accurately measure the temperature of Venus by measuring the planet's thermal radiation.
Cornell H. Mayer (1922-19 November 2005) was a radio astronomer, who famously was the first to accurately measure the temperature of Venus by measuring the planet's thermal radiation.
Dan Werthimer
Dan Werthimer is co-founder and chief scientist of the SETI@home project and directs other UC Berkeley SETI searches at radio, infrared and visible wavelengths, including the Search for Extra-Te...
Dan Werthimer is co-founder and chief scientist of the SETI@home project and directs other UC Berkeley SETI searches at radio, infrared and visible wavelengths, including the Search for Extra-Te...
David Criswell
David R. Criswell, Ph.D is currently the Director of the Institute for Space Systems Operations at the University of Houston, and known for an ambitious project of exploration of lunar ressource...
David R. Criswell, Ph.D is currently the Director of the Institute for Space Systems Operations at the University of Houston, and known for an ambitious project of exploration of lunar ressource...
David Healy (astronomer)
David B. Healy (1936 - 2011) was an American astrophotographer and asteroid discoverer who is known for his contributions to Burnham's Celestial Handbook.
David B. Healy (1936 - 2011) was an American astrophotographer and asteroid discoverer who is known for his contributions to Burnham's Celestial Handbook.
David J. Stevenson
David John Stevenson is a professor of planetary science at Caltech.
David John Stevenson is a professor of planetary science at Caltech.
David J. Tholen
David James Tholen is an American astronomer at the Institute for Astronomy of the University of Hawaii, who specializes in planetary and solar system astronomy.
David James Tholen is an American astronomer at the Institute for Astronomy of the University of Hawaii, who specializes in planetary and solar system astronomy.
David Merritt
David Merritt is an American astrophysicist and professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York.
David Merritt is an American astrophysicist and professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York.
David Morrison (astrophysicist)
Dr. David Morrison is director of the Carl Sagan Center for Study of Life in the Universe at the SETI Institute, former director of the NASA Lunar Science Institute, and senior scientist at the ...
Dr. David Morrison is director of the Carl Sagan Center for Study of Life in the Universe at the SETI Institute, former director of the NASA Lunar Science Institute, and senior scientist at the ...
David Rittenhouse
David Rittenhouse (April 8, 1732 June 26, 1796) was a renowned American astronomer, inventor, clockmaker, mathematician, surveyor, scientific instrument craftsman and public official.
David Rittenhouse (April 8, 1732 June 26, 1796) was a renowned American astronomer, inventor, clockmaker, mathematician, surveyor, scientific instrument craftsman and public official.
David Schramm (astrophysicist)
David Norman Schramm (25 October 1945 – 19 December 1997) was an American astrophysicist and educator, and one of the world's foremost experts on the Big Bang theory.
David Norman Schramm (25 October 1945 – 19 December 1997) was an American astrophysicist and educator, and one of the world's foremost experts on the Big Bang theory.
David Spergel
David Nathaniel Spergel (born March 25, 1961), is an American theoretical astrophysicist and Princeton University professor (currently chair of the Department of Astrophysical Sciences) known fo...
David Nathaniel Spergel (born March 25, 1961), is an American theoretical astrophysicist and Princeton University professor (currently chair of the Department of Astrophysical Sciences) known fo...
David Sudarsky
David Sudarsky is an astrophysicist at the University of Arizona.
David Sudarsky is an astrophysicist at the University of Arizona.
David Todd Wilkinson
David Todd Wilkinson (13 May 1935 – 5 September 2002) was a world-renowned pioneer in the field of cosmology, specializing in the study of the cosmic microwave background radiation (CMB) l...
David Todd Wilkinson (13 May 1935 – 5 September 2002) was a world-renowned pioneer in the field of cosmology, specializing in the study of the cosmic microwave background radiation (CMB) l...
Dean Benjamin McLaughlin
Dean Benjamin McLaughlin (born October 25, 1901, Brooklyn, Queens, NY, USA; died December 8, 1965, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, MI, USA) was an American astronomer.
Dean Benjamin McLaughlin (born October 25, 1901, Brooklyn, Queens, NY, USA; died December 8, 1965, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, MI, USA) was an American astronomer.
Deborah Byrd
Deborah Byrd (born March 1, 1951 in San Antonio, Texas) is an American science journalist.
Deborah Byrd (born March 1, 1951 in San Antonio, Texas) is an American science journalist.
DeLisle Stewart
DeLisle Stewart (March 16, 1870–February 2, 1941) was an American astronomer.
DeLisle Stewart (March 16, 1870–February 2, 1941) was an American astronomer.
Denison Olmsted
Denison Olmsted (June 18, 1791 - May 13, 1859), U.S. physicist and astronomer, was born at East Hartford, Connecticut.
Denison Olmsted (June 18, 1791 - May 13, 1859), U.S. physicist and astronomer, was born at East Hartford, Connecticut.
Dennis di Cicco
Dennis di Cicco (born 1950) is an American amateur astronomer who lives in New England.
Dennis di Cicco (born 1950) is an American amateur astronomer who lives in New England.
Dennis K. Chesney
Dennis K. Chesney is an American astronomer.
Dennis K. Chesney is an American astronomer.
Dennis Rawlins
Dennis Rawlins (born 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American astronomer, historian, and publisher.
Dennis Rawlins (born 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American astronomer, historian, and publisher.
Derrick Pitts
Derrick H. Pitts is an American astronomer.
Derrick H. Pitts is an American astronomer.
Dinsmore Alter
Dinsmore Alter (March 28, 1888 – September 20, 1968) was an American astronomer and meteorologist.
Dinsmore Alter (March 28, 1888 – September 20, 1968) was an American astronomer and meteorologist.
Dirk Brouwer
Dirk Brouwer (September 1, 1902, Rotterdam – January 31, 1966, New Haven) was a Dutch-American astronomer.
Dirk Brouwer (September 1, 1902, Rotterdam – January 31, 1966, New Haven) was a Dutch-American astronomer.
Dirk Reuyl
Dirk Reuyl (1906 – 1972) was a Dutch American physicist and astronomer.
Dirk Reuyl (1906 – 1972) was a Dutch American physicist and astronomer.
Donald C. Backer
Donald C. Backer was an American astrophysicist who primarily worked in radio astronomy.
Donald C. Backer was an American astrophysicist who primarily worked in radio astronomy.
Donald C. Parker
Donald C. Parker, also known as Don Parker, is an American retired physician and amateur astronomer, specializing in the research of the Solar System and planetary photography.
Donald C. Parker, also known as Don Parker, is an American retired physician and amateur astronomer, specializing in the research of the Solar System and planetary photography.
Donald Edward Osterbrock
Donald Edward Osterbrock (July 13, 1924 - January 11, 2007) was an American astronomer, best known for his work on star formation and on the history of astronomy.
Donald Edward Osterbrock (July 13, 1924 - January 11, 2007) was an American astronomer, best known for his work on star formation and on the history of astronomy.
Donald Howard Menzel
Donald Howard Menzel (April 11, 1901 – December 14, 1976) was one of the first theoretical astronomers and astrophysicists in the US. He discovered the physical properties of the solar chr...
Donald Howard Menzel (April 11, 1901 – December 14, 1976) was one of the first theoretical astronomers and astrophysicists in the US. He discovered the physical properties of the solar chr...
Donald Kurtz
Donald Wayne Kurtz ( 1948 – ) is an astronomer known for his research into asteroseismology.
Donald Wayne Kurtz ( 1948 – ) is an astronomer known for his research into asteroseismology.
Donald Machholz
Donald Edward Machholz, born October 7, 1952 in Portsmouth, Virginia, is an American amateur astronomer from Colfax, California.
Donald Edward Machholz, born October 7, 1952 in Portsmouth, Virginia, is an American amateur astronomer from Colfax, California.
Dorothea Klumpke
Dorothea Klumpke Roberts (9 August 1861 San Francisco - 5 October 1942 San Francisco) was an astronomer.
Dorothea Klumpke Roberts (9 August 1861 San Francisco - 5 October 1942 San Francisco) was an astronomer.
Dorrit Hoffleit
Ellen Dorrit Hoffleit (March 12, 1907 – April 9, 2007) was an American senior research astronomer at Yale University.
Ellen Dorrit Hoffleit (March 12, 1907 – April 9, 2007) was an American senior research astronomer at Yale University.
Earl C. Slipher
Earl Charles Slipher (March 25, 1883 – August 7, 1964) was an American astronomer.
Earl Charles Slipher (March 25, 1883 – August 7, 1964) was an American astronomer.
Eben Jenks Loomis
Eben Jenks Loomis (November 11, 1828 - December 2, 1912) was an American astronomer, born at Oppenheim, New York.
Eben Jenks Loomis (November 11, 1828 - December 2, 1912) was an American astronomer, born at Oppenheim, New York.
Ed Krupp
Edwin C. Krupp (born 18 November 1944, Chicago) is an American astronomer and author.
Edwin C. Krupp (born 18 November 1944, Chicago) is an American astronomer and author.
Ed Nather
R. Edward Nather is a retired UT Austin professor of astronomy.
R. Edward Nather is a retired UT Austin professor of astronomy.
Edgar Frisby
Edgar Frisby (May 22, 1837– 1927) was an American astronomer, born at Great Easton, Leicestershire, England.
Edgar Frisby (May 22, 1837– 1927) was an American astronomer, born at Great Easton, Leicestershire, England.
Edgar W. Woolard
Edgar William Woolard was an American meteorologist, mathematician and planetary scientist.
Edgar William Woolard was an American meteorologist, mathematician and planetary scientist.
Edison Pettit
Edison Pettit (September 22, 1889 – May 6, 1962) was an American astronomer.
Edison Pettit (September 22, 1889 – May 6, 1962) was an American astronomer.
Edward A. Halbach
Edward A. Halbach is an American amateur astronomer and prolific variable star observer.
Edward A. Halbach is an American amateur astronomer and prolific variable star observer.
Edward Charles Pickering
Edward Charles Pickering (July 19, 1846–February 3, 1919) was an American astronomer and physicist, brother of William Henry Pickering.
Edward Charles Pickering (July 19, 1846–February 3, 1919) was an American astronomer and physicist, brother of William Henry Pickering.
Edward D. Swift
Edward D. Swift (born 1871) was an American astronomer.
Edward D. Swift (born 1871) was an American astronomer.
Edward Fomalont
Edward Fomalont (born May 14, 1940) is an American scientist working at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
Edward Fomalont (born May 14, 1940) is an American scientist working at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
Edward Israel
Edward Israel (1859-1884) was an astronomer and Polar explorer.
Edward Israel (1859-1884) was an astronomer and Polar explorer.
Edward L. G. Bowell
Edward L. G. Bowell is an American astronomer.
Edward L. G. Bowell is an American astronomer.
Edward L. Wright
Edward L. (Ned) Wright is an American astrophysicist and cosmologist, well known for his achievements in the COBE project and as a strong Big Bang proponent in web tutorials on cosmology and the...
Edward L. (Ned) Wright is an American astrophysicist and cosmologist, well known for his achievements in the COBE project and as a strong Big Bang proponent in web tutorials on cosmology and the...
Edward Leamington Nichols
Edward Leamington Nichols (1854 – November 10, 1937) was an American physicist.
Edward Leamington Nichols (1854 – November 10, 1937) was an American physicist.
Edward Skinner King
Edward Skinner King (1861-1931) was an American astronomer.
Edward Skinner King (1861-1931) was an American astronomer.
Edward Spiegel
Edward A. Spiegel is the Rutherfurd Professor of Astronomy at Columbia University and highly regarded for his work on convection theory and on the application of fluid dynamics to astrophysics.
Edward A. Spiegel is the Rutherfurd Professor of Astronomy at Columbia University and highly regarded for his work on convection theory and on the application of fluid dynamics to astrophysics.
Edwin Brant Frost
Edwin Brant Frost II (July 16, 1866 – May 14, 1935) was an American astronomer.
Edwin Brant Frost II (July 16, 1866 – May 14, 1935) was an American astronomer.
Edwin Ernest Salpeter
Edwin Ernest Salpeter (3 December 1924, Vienna – 26 November 2008, Ithaca, New York) was an Austrian-Australian-American astrophysicist.
Edwin Ernest Salpeter (3 December 1924, Vienna – 26 November 2008, Ithaca, New York) was an Austrian-Australian-American astrophysicist.
Edwin Foster Coddington
Edwin Foster Coddington was an American astronomer.
Edwin Foster Coddington was an American astronomer.
Edwin Francis Carpenter
Edwin Francis Carpenter (November 1, 1898–February 11, 1963) was an American astronomer.
Edwin Francis Carpenter (November 1, 1898–February 11, 1963) was an American astronomer.
Edwin Hubble
Edwin Powell Hubble (November 20, 1889 – September 28, 1953) was an American astronomer who profoundly changed understanding of the universe by confirming the existence of galaxies other t...
Edwin Powell Hubble (November 20, 1889 – September 28, 1953) was an American astronomer who profoundly changed understanding of the universe by confirming the existence of galaxies other t...
Edwin P. Martz
Edwin P. Martz, Jr (1916 – September 25, 1967 or 1966) was an American physicist and astronomer.
Edwin P. Martz, Jr (1916 – September 25, 1967 or 1966) was an American physicist and astronomer.
Eleanor F. Helin
Eleanor Francis "Glo" Helin (19 November 1932 - 25 January 2009) was an American astronomer.
Eleanor Francis "Glo" Helin (19 November 1932 - 25 January 2009) was an American astronomer.
Elizabeth Roemer
Elizabeth Roemer (born 1929) is an American astronomer whose research interests center on comets and asteroids.
Elizabeth Roemer (born 1929) is an American astronomer whose research interests center on comets and asteroids.
Ellen Hayes
Ellen Amanda Hayes (September 23, 1851 – October 27, 1930) was an American mathematician and astronomer.
Ellen Amanda Hayes (September 23, 1851 – October 27, 1930) was an American mathematician and astronomer.
Emma Vyssotsky
Emma Vyssotsky (23 October 1894 – May, 1975), born Emma T. R. Williams in Media, Pennsylvania was an American astronomer.
Emma Vyssotsky (23 October 1894 – May, 1975), born Emma T. R. Williams in Media, Pennsylvania was an American astronomer.
Enoch Fitch Burr
Enoch Fitch Burr (October 21, 1818 - May 8, 1907) was a theologian and astronomer who lectured extensively on the relationship between science and religion.
Enoch Fitch Burr (October 21, 1818 - May 8, 1907) was a theologian and astronomer who lectured extensively on the relationship between science and religion.
Eric Becklin
Eric E. Becklin is an American astrophysicist, best known for his pioneering study of infra-red sources at the center of our galaxy.
Eric E. Becklin is an American astrophysicist, best known for his pioneering study of infra-red sources at the center of our galaxy.
Eric Chaisson
Eric J. Chaisson is an American astrophysicist and science educator best known for his research, teaching and writing on the interdisciplinary science of cosmic evolution.
Eric J. Chaisson is an American astrophysicist and science educator best known for his research, teaching and writing on the interdisciplinary science of cosmic evolution.
Erich Karkoschka
Erich Karkoschka (* 1955) is a planetary researcher at the Lunar and Planetary Lab of the University of Arizona.
Erich Karkoschka (* 1955) is a planetary researcher at the Lunar and Planetary Lab of the University of Arizona.
Erika Böhm-Vitense
Erika Böhm-Vitense (born 1923) is an astronomer known for her work on Cepheid variables and stellar atmospheres.
Erika Böhm-Vitense (born 1923) is an astronomer known for her work on Cepheid variables and stellar atmospheres.
Estevan Antonio Fuertes
Estevan Antonio Fuertes (May 10, 1838 San Juan, Puerto Rico - June 16, 1903 Ithaca, New York) was an American civil engineer.
Estevan Antonio Fuertes (May 10, 1838 San Juan, Puerto Rico - June 16, 1903 Ithaca, New York) was an American civil engineer.
Ethan Vishniac
Ethan Tecumseh Vishniac is an American astrophysicist, son of Wolf V. Vishniac, and grandson of Roman Vishniac.
Ethan Tecumseh Vishniac is an American astrophysicist, son of Wolf V. Vishniac, and grandson of Roman Vishniac.
Eugene Merle Shoemaker
Eugene Merle Shoemaker American geologist, was one of the founders of the fields of planetary science.
Eugene Merle Shoemaker American geologist, was one of the founders of the fields of planetary science.
Eugene Milone
Eugene Frank Milone (Bronx, NY 1939- ) received a bachelor's degree from Columbia University in 1961, and a Ph.D. in astronomy from Yale University.
Eugene Frank Milone (Bronx, NY 1939- ) received a bachelor's degree from Columbia University in 1961, and a Ph.D. in astronomy from Yale University.
Eugene Parker
Eugene N. Parker (born June 10, 1927) is an American solar astrophysicist who received his B.S. degree in physics from Michigan State University in 1948 and Ph.D. from Caltech in 1951.
Eugene N. Parker (born June 10, 1927) is an American solar astrophysicist who received his B.S. degree in physics from Michigan State University in 1948 and Ph.D. from Caltech in 1951.
Eugene Rabe
Eugene Karl Rabe (May 8, 1911–1974) was a German-American astronomer.
Eugene Karl Rabe (May 8, 1911–1974) was a German-American astronomer.
Ewen Whitaker
Ewen A. Whitaker is a British-born astronomer who specialized in Lunar studies.
Ewen A. Whitaker is a British-born astronomer who specialized in Lunar studies.
Feryal Özel
Feryal Özel (born May 27, 1975) is a Turkish astrophysicist born in Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in the physics of compact objects and high energy astrophysical phenomena, having worked especi...
Feryal Özel (born May 27, 1975) is a Turkish astrophysicist born in Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in the physics of compact objects and high energy astrophysical phenomena, having worked especi...
Forest Ray Moulton
Forest Ray Moulton (April 29, 1872 – December 7, 1952) was an American astronomer.
Forest Ray Moulton (April 29, 1872 – December 7, 1952) was an American astronomer.
France A. Córdova
France Anne Córdova (born August 5, 1947) is an American astrophysicist, researcher and university administrator.
France Anne Córdova (born August 5, 1947) is an American astrophysicist, researcher and university administrator.
Francis Charles McMath
Francis Charles McMath was an American engineer and amateur astronomer.
Francis Charles McMath was an American engineer and amateur astronomer.
Francis Gladheim Pease
Francis Gladheim Pease (January 14, 1881–February 7, 1938) was an American astronomer.
Francis Gladheim Pease (January 14, 1881–February 7, 1938) was an American astronomer.
Franck Marchis
Franck Marchis, astronomer and planetary scientist, is best-known for his discovery and characterization of multiple asteroids and its study of Io volcanism.
Franck Marchis, astronomer and planetary scientist, is best-known for his discovery and characterization of multiple asteroids and its study of Io volcanism.
Frank Elmore Ross
Frank Elmore Ross (April 2, 1874 – September 21, 1960) was an American astronomer and physicist.
Frank Elmore Ross (April 2, 1874 – September 21, 1960) was an American astronomer and physicist.
Frank J. Low
Frank James Low (November 23, 1933 – June 11, 2009) was a solid state physicist who became a leader in the new field of infrared astronomy, after inventing the gallium doped germanium bolo...
Frank James Low (November 23, 1933 – June 11, 2009) was a solid state physicist who became a leader in the new field of infrared astronomy, after inventing the gallium doped germanium bolo...
Frank K. Edmondson
Frank K. Edmondson (August 1, 1912 – December 8, 2008) was an American astronomer.
Frank K. Edmondson (August 1, 1912 – December 8, 2008) was an American astronomer.
Frank Kameny
Franklin Edward "Frank" Kameny (May 21, 1925 – October 11, 2011) was "one of the most significant figures" in the American gay rights movement.
Franklin Edward "Frank" Kameny (May 21, 1925 – October 11, 2011) was "one of the most significant figures" in the American gay rights movement.
Frank Schlesinger
Frank Schlesinger (May 11, 1871 New York City – July 10, 1943 Old Lyme, Connecticut) was an American astronomer.
Frank Schlesinger (May 11, 1871 New York City – July 10, 1943 Old Lyme, Connecticut) was an American astronomer.
Frank Shu
Frank Shu, is an astrophysicist, author and professor of astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley and University of California, San Diego and the university president of the National ...
Frank Shu, is an astrophysicist, author and professor of astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley and University of California, San Diego and the university president of the National ...
Frank Washington Very
Frank Washington Very (1852 – November 23, 1927) was a U.S. astronomer.
Frank Washington Very (1852 – November 23, 1927) was a U.S. astronomer.
Frank Winkler
P. Frank Winkler is an astronomer and noted subject matter expert on supernova.
P. Frank Winkler is an astronomer and noted subject matter expert on supernova.
Fred Adams
Fred C. Adams (born 1961) is an American astrophysicist who has made contributions to the study of physical cosmology.
Fred C. Adams (born 1961) is an American astrophysicist who has made contributions to the study of physical cosmology.
Fred Lawrence Whipple
Fred Lawrence Whipple (November 5, 1906 – August 30, 2004) was an American astronomer, who worked at the Harvard College Observatory for over 70 years.
Fred Lawrence Whipple (November 5, 1906 – August 30, 2004) was an American astronomer, who worked at the Harvard College Observatory for over 70 years.
Frederick Atwood Greeley
Frederick Atwood Greeley (26 November 1896, Pelham, New Hampshire - 19 March 1980, Laguna Hills, California) was an American astronomer who worked on the solar constant program of the Smithsonia...
Frederick Atwood Greeley (26 November 1896, Pelham, New Hampshire - 19 March 1980, Laguna Hills, California) was an American astronomer who worked on the solar constant program of the Smithsonia...
Frederick C. Leonard
Frederick Charles Leonard (March 12, 1896 – June 23, 1960) was an American astronomer.
Frederick Charles Leonard (March 12, 1896 – June 23, 1960) was an American astronomer.
Frederick Hanley Seares
Frederick Hanley Seares, May 17, 1873–July 20, 1964 (age 91), was an American astronomer.
Frederick Hanley Seares, May 17, 1873–July 20, 1964 (age 91), was an American astronomer.
Frederick Slocum
Frederick Slocum (February 6, 1873–December 4, 1944) was an American astronomer.
Frederick Slocum (February 6, 1873–December 4, 1944) was an American astronomer.
Garrett P. Serviss
Garrett Putnam Serviss (1851–1929) was an astronomer, popularizer of astronomy, and early science fiction writer.
Garrett Putnam Serviss (1851–1929) was an astronomer, popularizer of astronomy, and early science fiction writer.
Gary A. Wegner
Gary Alan Wegner (born Seattle, Washington on December 26, 1944) is an American astronomer, the endowed Leede '49 Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Dartmouth College, and recipient of the Al...
Gary Alan Wegner (born Seattle, Washington on December 26, 1944) is an American astronomer, the endowed Leede '49 Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Dartmouth College, and recipient of the Al...
Gary Hug
Gary Hug is an American amateur astronomer.
Gary Hug is an American amateur astronomer.
Gennady Potapenko
Gennady Vasilyevich Potapenko (Геннадий Васильевич Потапенко) (Mar 25, 1894 - June, 1979) was an American radio astronomer of Russian origin.
Gennady Vasilyevich Potapenko (Геннадий Васильевич Потапенко) (Mar 25, 1894 - June, 1979) was an American radio astronomer of Russian origin.
Geoffrey Marcy
Geoffrey W. Marcy is an American astronomer, who is currently Professor of Astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley, famous for discovering more extrasolar planets than anyone else, 7...
Geoffrey W. Marcy is an American astronomer, who is currently Professor of Astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley, famous for discovering more extrasolar planets than anyone else, 7...
George Bassett Clark
George Bassett Clark (February 14, 1827 – December 20, 1891) was an American instrument maker and astronomer.
George Bassett Clark (February 14, 1827 – December 20, 1891) was an American instrument maker and astronomer.
George Comstock
George Cary Comstock (February 12, 1855–May 11, 1934) was an American astronomer and educator.
George Cary Comstock (February 12, 1855–May 11, 1934) was an American astronomer and educator.
George Coyne
George V. Coyne, S.J. (born January 19, 1933) is a Jesuit priest, astronomer, and former director of the Vatican Observatory and head of the observatory’s research group which is based at the Un...
George V. Coyne, S.J. (born January 19, 1933) is a Jesuit priest, astronomer, and former director of the Vatican Observatory and head of the observatory’s research group which is based at the Un...
George David Gatewood
George David Gatewood (born 1940) also known as George G. Gatewood, is an American astronomer and presently is professor emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh and at the Allegheny Observatory.
George David Gatewood (born 1940) also known as George G. Gatewood, is an American astronomer and presently is professor emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh and at the Allegheny Observatory.
George Davidson (geographer)
George Davidson (1825–1911) was an geodesist, astronomer, geographer, surveyor and engineer in the United States.
George Davidson (1825–1911) was an geodesist, astronomer, geographer, surveyor and engineer in the United States.
George Ellery Hale
George Ellery Hale (June 29, 1868 – February 21, 1938) was an American solar astronomer.
George Ellery Hale (June 29, 1868 – February 21, 1938) was an American solar astronomer.
George Gamow
George Gamow, born Georgiy Antonovich Gamov, was a Russian-born theoretical physicist and cosmologist.
George Gamow, born Georgiy Antonovich Gamov, was a Russian-born theoretical physicist and cosmologist.
George Herbig
George Howard Herbig (born January 2, 1920) is an astronomer at the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy.
George Howard Herbig (born January 2, 1920) is an astronomer at the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy.
George Madeira
George David Madeira (October 1836 – January 1922) was a mining engineer and mineralogist who founded the first astronomical observatory in California in the town of Volcano.
George David Madeira (October 1836 – January 1922) was a mining engineer and mineralogist who founded the first astronomical observatory in California in the town of Volcano.
George O. Abell
George Ogden Abell (March 1, 1927 – October 7, 1983) was an astronomer at UCLA. He worked as a research astronomer, teacher, administrator, popularizer of science and education, and skeptic.
George Ogden Abell (March 1, 1927 – October 7, 1983) was an astronomer at UCLA. He worked as a research astronomer, teacher, administrator, popularizer of science and education, and skeptic.
George Phillips Bond
George Phillips Bond (May 20, 1825 February 17, 1865) was an American astronomer.
George Phillips Bond (May 20, 1825 February 17, 1865) was an American astronomer.
George R. Blumenthal
George R. Blumenthal (born 1945) is an American astrophysicist, astronomer, professor, and academic administrator.
George R. Blumenthal (born 1945) is an American astrophysicist, astronomer, professor, and academic administrator.
George R. Viscome
George R. Viscome (born 1956) is an American astronomer.
George R. Viscome (born 1956) is an American astronomer.
George Smoot
George Fitzgerald Smoot III (born February 20, 1945) is an American astrophysicist, cosmologist, Nobel laureate, and $1 million TV quiz show prize winner (Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?).
George Fitzgerald Smoot III (born February 20, 1945) is an American astrophysicist, cosmologist, Nobel laureate, and $1 million TV quiz show prize winner (Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?).
George Van Biesbroeck
George A. Van Biesbroeck (or Georges-Achille Van Biesbroeck, 21 January 1880 – 23 February 1974) was a Belgian-American astronomer.
George A. Van Biesbroeck (or Georges-Achille Van Biesbroeck, 21 January 1880 – 23 February 1974) was a Belgian-American astronomer.
George W. Clark
George Whipple Clark is an American astronomer and professor emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
George Whipple Clark is an American astronomer and professor emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
George W. Hough
George Washington Hough (1836–1909) was an American astronomer born in Montgomery, New York.
George Washington Hough (1836–1909) was an American astronomer born in Montgomery, New York.
George W. Myers
George W. Myers was an American astronomer, mathematician and progressive educator.
George W. Myers was an American astronomer, mathematician and progressive educator.
George Wallerstein
George Wallerstein is an American astronomer known for researching the chemical composition of stellar atmospheres.
George Wallerstein is an American astronomer known for researching the chemical composition of stellar atmospheres.
George Whipple Clark
George Whipple Clark is an American astronomer and professor emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
George Whipple Clark is an American astronomer and professor emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
George William Hill
George William Hill (March 3, 1838 – April 16, 1914), was an American astronomer and mathematician.
George William Hill (March 3, 1838 – April 16, 1914), was an American astronomer and mathematician.
George Willis Ritchey
George Willis Ritchey (December 31, 1864 – November 4, 1945) was an American optician and telescope maker and astronomer born at Tuppers Plains, Ohio.
George Willis Ritchey (December 31, 1864 – November 4, 1945) was an American optician and telescope maker and astronomer born at Tuppers Plains, Ohio.
Gerald J. Fishman
Gerald Jay Fishman is a research astrophysicist, specializing in gamma-ray astronomy.
Gerald Jay Fishman is a research astrophysicist, specializing in gamma-ray astronomy.
Gerald Maurice Clemence
Gerald Maurice Clemence (16 August 1908 — 22 November 1974) was an American astronomer.
Gerald Maurice Clemence (16 August 1908 — 22 November 1974) was an American astronomer.
Gerald Neugebauer
Gerald 'Gerry' Neugebauer (born 3 September 1932) is an American astronomer known for his pioneering work in infrared astronomy.
Gerald 'Gerry' Neugebauer (born 3 September 1932) is an American astronomer known for his pioneering work in infrared astronomy.
Gerard K. O'Neill
Gerard Kitchen O'Neill (February 6, 1927 – April 27, 1992) was an American physicist and space activist.
Gerard Kitchen O'Neill (February 6, 1927 – April 27, 1992) was an American physicist and space activist.
Gerard van Belle
Gerard Theodore van Belle (born 1968, in Tallahassee, FL) is an American astronomer.
Gerard Theodore van Belle (born 1968, in Tallahassee, FL) is an American astronomer.
Gerrit Verschuur
Gerrit L. Verschuur, PhD, born in 1937 in Cape Town, South Africa, is a naturalized American scientist who is best known for his work in radio astronomy.
Gerrit L. Verschuur, PhD, born in 1937 in Cape Town, South Africa, is a naturalized American scientist who is best known for his work in radio astronomy.
Gibor Basri
Gibor Basri is an American astrophysicist, born in New York on May 3, 1951.
Gibor Basri is an American astrophysicist, born in New York on May 3, 1951.
Goethe Link
Goethe Link (May 20, 1879 – December 1980) was a noted Indianapolis surgeon who specialized in the treatment of Goitre and thyroid problems, developing many innovative surgical techniques ...
Goethe Link (May 20, 1879 – December 1980) was a noted Indianapolis surgeon who specialized in the treatment of Goitre and thyroid problems, developing many innovative surgical techniques ...
Gordon Pettengill
Gordon Pettengill (born 1926) is a noted American radio astronomer and planetary physicist.
Gordon Pettengill (born 1926) is a noted American radio astronomer and planetary physicist.
Graham E. Bell
Graham E. Bell is an American astronomer.
Graham E. Bell is an American astronomer.
Gregory Benford
Gregory Benford (born 30 January 1941 in Mobile, Alabama) is an American science fiction author and astrophysicist who is on the faculty of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the Univers...
Gregory Benford (born 30 January 1941 in Mobile, Alabama) is an American science fiction author and astrophysicist who is on the faculty of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the Univers...
Gregory Scott Aldering
Gregory Scott Aldering, also known simply as Greg Aldering is an American astronomer, currently with the University of California, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory.
Gregory Scott Aldering, also known simply as Greg Aldering is an American astronomer, currently with the University of California, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory.
Gregory W. Henry
Gregory W. Henry is an astronomer and research scientist for Tennessee State University.
Gregory W. Henry is an astronomer and research scientist for Tennessee State University.
Gregory Wright (astrophysicist)
Gregory W. Wright is an astrophysicist and independent consultant with Antiope Associates.
Gregory W. Wright is an astrophysicist and independent consultant with Antiope Associates.
Grote Reber
Grote Reber (December 22, 1911 – December 20, 2002) was an amateur astronomer and pioneer of radio astronomy.
Grote Reber (December 22, 1911 – December 20, 2002) was an amateur astronomer and pioneer of radio astronomy.
Guy Consolmagno
Brother Guy J. Consolmagno, SJ (born September 19, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan), is an American research astronomer and planetary scientist at the Vatican Observatory.
Brother Guy J. Consolmagno, SJ (born September 19, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan), is an American research astronomer and planetary scientist at the Vatican Observatory.
Gérard de Vaucouleurs
Gérard Henri de Vaucouleurs (25 April 1918 – 7 October 1995) was a French astronomer.
Gérard Henri de Vaucouleurs (25 April 1918 – 7 October 1995) was a French astronomer.
H. Paul Shuch
Dr. H. Paul Shuch (May 23, 1946) is an American scientist and engineer who has coordinated radio amateurs to help in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Dr. H. Paul Shuch (May 23, 1946) is an American scientist and engineer who has coordinated radio amateurs to help in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Hamilton Lanphere Smith
Hamilton Lanphere Smith (November 5, 1819 - 1903) was an American scientist, photographer, and astronomer.
Hamilton Lanphere Smith (November 5, 1819 - 1903) was an American scientist, photographer, and astronomer.
Harald Schenk
Harald Schenk was born in Berlin, Germany.
Harald Schenk was born in Berlin, Germany.
Harlan James Smith
Harlan James Smith (August 25, 1924–October 17, 1991) was an American astronomer.
Harlan James Smith (August 25, 1924–October 17, 1991) was an American astronomer.
Harlan True Stetson
Harlan True Stetson (1885–1964) was an American astronomer and physicist.
Harlan True Stetson (1885–1964) was an American astronomer and physicist.
Harlow Shapley
Harlow Shapley was an American astronomer.
Harlow Shapley was an American astronomer.
Harold Alden
Harold Lee Alden (January 10, 1890 – February 3, 1964) was an American astronomer.
Harold Lee Alden (January 10, 1890 – February 3, 1964) was an American astronomer.
Harold D. Babcock
Harold Delos Babcock was an American astronomer, and the father of Horace W. Babcock, of English and German ancestry.
Harold Delos Babcock was an American astronomer, and the father of Horace W. Babcock, of English and German ancestry.
Harold Furth
Harold P. Furth (January 13, 1930, Vienna - February 21, 2002, Philadelphia) was an Austrian-American physicist.
Harold P. Furth (January 13, 1930, Vienna - February 21, 2002, Philadelphia) was an Austrian-American physicist.
Harold Jacoby
Harold Jacoby (1865–1932) was an American astronomer, born in New York City.
Harold Jacoby (1865–1932) was an American astronomer, born in New York City.
Harold Johnson (astronomer)
Harold Lester Johnson (April 17, 1921 – April 2, 1980) was an American astronomer.
Harold Lester Johnson (April 17, 1921 – April 2, 1980) was an American astronomer.
Harold Masursky
Harold Masursky (December 23, 1922 – August 24, 1990) was an American geologist and astronomer.
Harold Masursky (December 23, 1922 – August 24, 1990) was an American geologist and astronomer.
Harold Reitsema
Harold James Reitsema (born 19 January 1948) is an American astronomer who was part of the teams that discovered Larissa, the fifth of Neptune's known moons, and Telesto, Saturn's thirteenth moon.
Harold James Reitsema (born 19 January 1948) is an American astronomer who was part of the teams that discovered Larissa, the fifth of Neptune's known moons, and Telesto, Saturn's thirteenth moon.
Harold Urey
Harold Clayton Urey (April 29, 1893 – January 5, 1981) was an American physical chemist whose pioneering work on isotopes earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1934.
Harold Clayton Urey (April 29, 1893 – January 5, 1981) was an American physical chemist whose pioneering work on isotopes earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1934.
Harold Zirin
Harold "Hal" Zirin was an American solar astronomer also known as Captain Corona to a generation of Caltech Astronomy students.
Harold "Hal" Zirin was an American solar astronomer also known as Captain Corona to a generation of Caltech Astronomy students.
Harvard Computers
This staff came to be known as "Pickering's Harem" or, more respectfully, as the Harvard Computers.
This staff came to be known as "Pickering's Harem" or, more respectfully, as the Harvard Computers.
Harvey Raymond Butcher
Harvey Raymond Butcher III is an astronomer who has made significant contributions in observational astronomy and instrumentation which have advanced understanding of the formation of stars and...
Harvey Raymond Butcher III is an astronomer who has made significant contributions in observational astronomy and instrumentation which have advanced understanding of the formation of stars and...
Heber Doust Curtis
Heber Doust Curtis (June 27, 1872–January 9, 1942) was an American astronomer.
Heber Doust Curtis (June 27, 1872–January 9, 1942) was an American astronomer.
Heidi Jo Newberg
Heidi Jo Newberg (born Heidi Jo Marvin) is an American astrophysicist known for her work in understanding the structure of our Milky Way galaxy.
Heidi Jo Newberg (born Heidi Jo Marvin) is an American astrophysicist known for her work in understanding the structure of our Milky Way galaxy.
Helen Calvert Lines
Helen Calvert Lines (d. 2001) was an American amateur astronomer.
Helen Calvert Lines (d. 2001) was an American amateur astronomer.
Helen Sawyer Hogg
Helen Battles Sawyer Hogg, CC (1 August 1905 – 28 January 1993) was a prolific astronomer noted for her research into globular clusters.
Helen Battles Sawyer Hogg, CC (1 August 1905 – 28 January 1993) was a prolific astronomer noted for her research into globular clusters.
Henrietta Hill Swope
Henrietta Hill Swope (1902 – 1980) was an American astronomer.
Henrietta Hill Swope (1902 – 1980) was an American astronomer.
Henry Draper
Henry Draper (March 7, 1837 – November 20, 1882) was an American doctor and amateur astronomer.
Henry Draper (March 7, 1837 – November 20, 1882) was an American doctor and amateur astronomer.
Henry Gale (astrophysicist)
Henry Gordon Gale (September 12, 1874 - November 16, 1942) was an American astrophysicist and author.
Henry Gordon Gale (September 12, 1874 - November 16, 1942) was an American astrophysicist and author.
Henry Kandrup
Henry Emil Kandrup (July 24, 1955 – October 18, 2003) was an American astrophysicist and professor at the University of Florida, Gainesville.
Henry Emil Kandrup (July 24, 1955 – October 18, 2003) was an American astrophysicist and professor at the University of Florida, Gainesville.
Henry L. Giclas
Henry Lee Giclas (December 9, 1910 – April 2, 2007) was an American astronomer.
Henry Lee Giclas (December 9, 1910 – April 2, 2007) was an American astronomer.
Henry Norris Russell
Henry Norris Russell (October 25, 1877 – February 18, 1957) was an American astronomer who, along with Ejnar Hertzsprung, developed the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram (1910).
Henry Norris Russell (October 25, 1877 – February 18, 1957) was an American astronomer who, along with Ejnar Hertzsprung, developed the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram (1910).
Henry Smith Pritchett
Henry Smith Pritchett (April 16, 1857 – August 28, 1939) was an American astronomer and educator.
Henry Smith Pritchett (April 16, 1857 – August 28, 1939) was an American astronomer and educator.
Henry Tye
Sze-Hoi Henry Tye is a Chinese-American cosmologist and theoretical physicist most notable for proposing that a brane and an antibrane attraction and annihilation with one another, causes cosmic...
Sze-Hoi Henry Tye is a Chinese-American cosmologist and theoretical physicist most notable for proposing that a brane and an antibrane attraction and annihilation with one another, causes cosmic...
Herbert Gursky
Herbert Gursky (May 27, 1930, Bronx, New York – December 1, 2006) was the Superintendent of the Naval Research Laboratory's Space Science Division and Chief Scientist of the E.O. Hulburt C...
Herbert Gursky (May 27, 1930, Bronx, New York – December 1, 2006) was the Superintendent of the Naval Research Laboratory's Space Science Division and Chief Scientist of the E.O. Hulburt C...
Holger Thiele
Holger Thiele (September 25, 1878 – June 5, 1946) was a Danish American astronomer.
Holger Thiele (September 25, 1878 – June 5, 1946) was a Danish American astronomer.
Horace Parnell Tuttle
Horace Parnell Tuttle (March 17, 1837 – August 16, 1923) was an American astronomer, a Civil War veteran and brother of astronomer Charles Wesley Tuttle (Nov.
Horace Parnell Tuttle (March 17, 1837 – August 16, 1923) was an American astronomer, a Civil War veteran and brother of astronomer Charles Wesley Tuttle (Nov.
Horace W. Babcock
Horace Welcome Babcock (September 13, 1912 – August 29, 2003) was an American astronomer.
Horace Welcome Babcock (September 13, 1912 – August 29, 2003) was an American astronomer.
Howard Alan Smith
Howard Alan Smith, PhD., is a senior astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and is the former chair of the astronomy department at Smithsonian Institution’s National ...
Howard Alan Smith, PhD., is a senior astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and is the former chair of the astronomy department at Smithsonian Institution’s National ...
Hubert Anson Newton
Hubert Anson Newton (19 March 1830 – 12 August 1896) was an American astronomer and mathematician, noted for his research on meteors.
Hubert Anson Newton (19 March 1830 – 12 August 1896) was an American astronomer and mathematician, noted for his research on meteors.
Hyron Spinrad
Hyron Spinrad (born 1934) is an American astronomer.
Hyron Spinrad (born 1934) is an American astronomer.
Icko Iben
Icko Iben, Jr. is an American astronomer and a Distinguished Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Icko Iben, Jr. is an American astronomer and a Distinguished Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Ira Sprague Bowen
Ira Sprague Bowen (December 21, 1898 – February 6, 1973) was an American astronomer.
Ira Sprague Bowen (December 21, 1898 – February 6, 1973) was an American astronomer.
Isabel Martin Lewis
Isabel Martin Lewis (July 11, 1881 – 1955?) was an American astronomer who was the first woman hired by the United States Naval Observatory as assistant astronomer.
Isabel Martin Lewis (July 11, 1881 – 1955?) was an American astronomer who was the first woman hired by the United States Naval Observatory as assistant astronomer.
J. Allen Hynek
Dr. Josef Allen Hynek (May 1, 1910 – April 27, 1986) was a United States astronomer, professor, and ufologist.
Dr. Josef Allen Hynek (May 1, 1910 – April 27, 1986) was a United States astronomer, professor, and ufologist.
J. Davy Kirkpatrick
J. Davy Kirkpatrick is an American astronomer at the Infrared Processing and Analysis Center at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California.
J. Davy Kirkpatrick is an American astronomer at the Infrared Processing and Analysis Center at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California.
J. Richard Fisher
J. Richard Fisher (born c. 1950) is an astronomer at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at Charlottesville, VA. He received his Ph.D. in Astronomy from the University of Maryland, College...
J. Richard Fisher (born c. 1950) is an astronomer at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at Charlottesville, VA. He received his Ph.D. in Astronomy from the University of Maryland, College...
J. Richard Gott
John Richard Gott III is a professor of astrophysical sciences at Princeton University.
John Richard Gott III is a professor of astrophysical sciences at Princeton University.
J. Ward Moody
J. Ward Moody is a professor of astronomy at Brigham Young University.
J. Ward Moody is a professor of astronomy at Brigham Young University.
Jack Horkheimer
Jack Horkheimer, born Foley Arthur Horkheimer (June 11, 1938 – August 20, 2010), was the executive director of the Miami Space Transit Planetarium.
Jack Horkheimer, born Foley Arthur Horkheimer (June 11, 1938 – August 20, 2010), was the executive director of the Miami Space Transit Planetarium.
Jack Wisdom
Jack Wisdom is a Professor of Planetary Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Jack Wisdom is a Professor of Planetary Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
James Angel
James Roger Prior Angel (born 1941) is an American astronomer, and is Regents Professor and Professor of Astronomy and Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona.
James Roger Prior Angel (born 1941) is an American astronomer, and is Regents Professor and Professor of Astronomy and Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona.
James B. Kaler
James B. (Jim) Kaler (born December 29, 1938 in Albany, New York) is an American astronomer and science writer.
James B. (Jim) Kaler (born December 29, 1938 in Albany, New York) is an American astronomer and science writer.
James B. Pollack
James B. Pollack (July 9, 1938 – June 13, 1994) was an American astrophysicist who worked for NASA's Ames Research Center.
James B. Pollack (July 9, 1938 – June 13, 1994) was an American astrophysicist who worked for NASA's Ames Research Center.
James Chappell
James F. Chappell (1891–1964) was an American astronomer and photographer.
James F. Chappell (1891–1964) was an American astronomer and photographer.
James Craig Watson
James Craig Watson (January 28, 1838–November 22, 1880) was a Canadian-American astronomer born in the village of Fingal, Ontario Canada.
James Craig Watson (January 28, 1838–November 22, 1880) was a Canadian-American astronomer born in the village of Fingal, Ontario Canada.
James Cuffey
James Cuffey (October 8, 1911 - May 30, 1999) was an American astronomer.
James Cuffey (October 8, 1911 - May 30, 1999) was an American astronomer.
James Curley (astronomer)
James Curley (Irish: Séamus MacThoirealaigh 26 October 1796 – 24 July 1889) was an Irish-American astronomer.
James Curley (Irish: Séamus MacThoirealaigh 26 October 1796 – 24 July 1889) was an Irish-American astronomer.
James E. Gunn
James Edward Gunn (born 1938) is the Eugene Higgins Professor of Astronomy at Princeton University.
James Edward Gunn (born 1938) is the Eugene Higgins Professor of Astronomy at Princeton University.
James Edward Keeler
James Edward Keeler (September 10, 1857 – August 12, 1900) was an American astronomer.
James Edward Keeler (September 10, 1857 – August 12, 1900) was an American astronomer.
James F. Bell, III
James (Jim) F. Bell III (born 1965) is a Professor of Astronomy at Arizona State University, specializing in the study of planetary geology, geochemistry and mineralogy using data obtained from ...
James (Jim) F. Bell III (born 1965) is a Professor of Astronomy at Arizona State University, specializing in the study of planetary geology, geochemistry and mineralogy using data obtained from ...
James Ferguson (astronomer)
James Ferguson (August 31, 1797 – September 26, 1867) was an American astronomer and engineer (he helped build the Erie canal) born in Scotland who made the first discovery of an asteroid from N...
James Ferguson (August 31, 1797 – September 26, 1867) was an American astronomer and engineer (he helped build the Erie canal) born in Scotland who made the first discovery of an asteroid from N...
James Gilbert Baker
James Gilbert Baker (November 11, 1914 – June 29, 2005) was an American astronomer and designer of optics systems.
James Gilbert Baker (November 11, 1914 – June 29, 2005) was an American astronomer and designer of optics systems.
James Hartness
James Hartness (September 3, 1861 – February 2, 1934) was an American inventor; a mechanical engineer; an entrepreneur who mentored other inventors to develop their machine tool products and cre...
James Hartness (September 3, 1861 – February 2, 1934) was an American inventor; a mechanical engineer; an entrepreneur who mentored other inventors to develop their machine tool products and cre...
James L. Elliot
James Ludlow Elliot (19 June 1943 – 3 March 2011) was an American astronomer and scientist who, as part of a team, discovered the rings around the planet Uranus.
James Ludlow Elliot (19 June 1943 – 3 March 2011) was an American astronomer and scientist who, as part of a team, discovered the rings around the planet Uranus.
James L. Hilton
James Lindsay Hilton (born February 21, 1957) has been an astronomer at the United States Naval Observatory since 1986.
James Lindsay Hilton (born February 21, 1957) has been an astronomer at the United States Naval Observatory since 1986.
James McMahon (astronomer)
James McMahon is an American amateur astronomer, acknowledged for his visual observations of asteroid occultations.
James McMahon is an American amateur astronomer, acknowledged for his visual observations of asteroid occultations.
James Melville Gilliss
James Melville Gilliss (born September 6, 1811 in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. - died February 9, 1865 in Washington, D.C.) was an astronomer, United States Navy officer and founder of the Unite...
James Melville Gilliss (born September 6, 1811 in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. - died February 9, 1865 in Washington, D.C.) was an astronomer, United States Navy officer and founder of the Unite...
James V. Scotti
James Vernon Scotti (born 1960) is an American astronomer.
James Vernon Scotti (born 1960) is an American astronomer.
James W. Christy
James Walter Christy (born 1938) is an American astronomer.
James Walter Christy (born 1938) is an American astronomer.
James Westphal
James Adolf Westphal (June 13, 1930–September 8, 2004) was an American academic, scientist, engineer, inventor and astronomer and Director of Caltech's Palomar Observatory from 1994 throug...
James Adolf Westphal (June 13, 1930–September 8, 2004) was an American academic, scientist, engineer, inventor and astronomer and Director of Caltech's Palomar Observatory from 1994 throug...
James Whitney Young
James Whitney Young (January 24, 1941) is an American astronomer who worked in the field of asteroid research.
James Whitney Young (January 24, 1941) is an American astronomer who worked in the field of asteroid research.
Jane C. Charlton
Jane C. Charlton is a Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at The Pennsylvania State University.
Jane C. Charlton is a Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at The Pennsylvania State University.
Jane Luu
Jane Luu (a.k.a. Jane X. Luu) is a Vietnamese American astronomer.
Jane Luu (a.k.a. Jane X. Luu) is a Vietnamese American astronomer.
Janet Akyüz Mattei
Janet Akyüz Mattei was a Turkish American astronomer, educated in both Turkey and the United States and with a U.S. career, who was the director of the American Association of Variable Star Obse...
Janet Akyüz Mattei was a Turkish American astronomer, educated in both Turkey and the United States and with a U.S. career, who was the director of the American Association of Variable Star Obse...
Jason John Nassau
Jason John Nassau (1893–1965) was an American astronomer.
Jason John Nassau (1893–1965) was an American astronomer.
Jay Pasachoff
Jay Myron Pasachoff (born 1943) is an American astronomer.
Jay Myron Pasachoff (born 1943) is an American astronomer.
Jay U. Gunter
June U. Gunter, better known as Jay U. Gunter or J. U. Gunter, was an American pathologist and amateur astronomer.
June U. Gunter, better known as Jay U. Gunter or J. U. Gunter, was an American pathologist and amateur astronomer.
Jean Swank
Jean H. Swank is an astrophysicist, having received her PhD degree from the California Institute of Technology in 1967 under the supervision of Steve Frautschi.
Jean H. Swank is an astrophysicist, having received her PhD degree from the California Institute of Technology in 1967 under the supervision of Steve Frautschi.
Jeff Kanipe
Jeff Kanipe (born September 8, 1953, in Corpus Christi, Texas) is a science writer and author of astronomy books.
Jeff Kanipe (born September 8, 1953, in Corpus Christi, Texas) is a science writer and author of astronomy books.
Jeff T. Alu
Jeffrey (Jeff) Thomas Alu is an American musician, photographer, graphic artist, and amateur astronomer.
Jeffrey (Jeff) Thomas Alu is an American musician, photographer, graphic artist, and amateur astronomer.
Jennifer Wiseman
Jennifer J. Wiseman is an American astronomer.
Jennifer J. Wiseman is an American astronomer.
Jeremiah P. Ostriker
Jeremiah (Jerry) Paul Ostriker (born 1937) is an astrophysicist at Princeton University.
Jeremiah (Jerry) Paul Ostriker (born 1937) is an astrophysicist at Princeton University.
Jeremy S. Heyl
Jeremy S. Heyl is an astronomer and an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia's Department of Physics and Astronomy, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Jeremy S. Heyl is an astronomer and an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia's Department of Physics and Astronomy, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Jerry Nelson (astronomer)
Jerry Earl Nelson (born 1944) is an American astronomer known for his pioneering work designing segmented mirror telescopes, which led to him receiving the 2010 Kavli Prize for Astrophysics.
Jerry Earl Nelson (born 1944) is an American astronomer known for his pioneering work designing segmented mirror telescopes, which led to him receiving the 2010 Kavli Prize for Astrophysics.
Jesse L. Greenstein
Jesse Leonard Greenstein (October 15, 1909 – October 21, 2002) was an American astronomer.
Jesse Leonard Greenstein (October 15, 1909 – October 21, 2002) was an American astronomer.
Jill Tarter
Jill Cornell Tarter (born 16 Jan 1944) is an American astronomer and the current director of the Center for SETI Research, holding the Bernard M. Oliver Chair for SETI at the SETI Institute.
Jill Cornell Tarter (born 16 Jan 1944) is an American astronomer and the current director of the Center for SETI Research, holding the Bernard M. Oliver Chair for SETI at the SETI Institute.
Jim Peebles
Phillip James Edwin Peebles (born April 25, 1935) is a Canadian-American physicist and theoretical cosmologist who is currently the Albert Einstein Professor Emeritus of Science at Princeton Uni...
Phillip James Edwin Peebles (born April 25, 1935) is a Canadian-American physicist and theoretical cosmologist who is currently the Albert Einstein Professor Emeritus of Science at Princeton Uni...
Joel Hastings Metcalf
Joel Hastings Metcalf (January 4, 1866–February 23, 1925) was an American astronomer.
Joel Hastings Metcalf (January 4, 1866–February 23, 1925) was an American astronomer.
Joel Primack
Joel R. Primack (born in 1944) is a professor of physics and astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz and is a member of the Santa Cruz Institute for Particle Physics.
Joel R. Primack (born in 1944) is a professor of physics and astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz and is a member of the Santa Cruz Institute for Particle Physics.
Joel Stebbins
Joel Stebbins (July 30, 1878 – March 16, 1966) was an American astronomer who pioneered photoelectric photometry in astronomy.
Joel Stebbins (July 30, 1878 – March 16, 1966) was an American astronomer who pioneered photoelectric photometry in astronomy.
John A. Eddy
John Allen "Jack" Eddy (March 25, 1931—June 10, 2009) was an American astronomer who published professionally under the name John A. Eddy but much of the content referencing him can be found und...
John Allen "Jack" Eddy (March 25, 1931—June 10, 2009) was an American astronomer who published professionally under the name John A. Eddy but much of the content referencing him can be found und...
John Adelbert Parkhurst
John Adelbert Parkhurst (September 24, 1861–March 1, 1925) was an American astronomer.
John Adelbert Parkhurst (September 24, 1861–March 1, 1925) was an American astronomer.
John August Anderson
John August Anderson (August 7, 1876 – December 2, 1959) was an American astronomer.
John August Anderson (August 7, 1876 – December 2, 1959) was an American astronomer.
John Beverly Oke
John Beverly Oke (23 March 1928 – 2 March 2004) was an astronomer and professor of astronomy at Caltech.
John Beverly Oke (23 March 1928 – 2 March 2004) was an astronomer and professor of astronomy at Caltech.
John Brashear
Dr. John Alfred Brashear (November 24, 1840 – April 8, 1920) was an American astronomer and instrument builder.
Dr. John Alfred Brashear (November 24, 1840 – April 8, 1920) was an American astronomer and instrument builder.
John C. Mather
John Cromwell Mather (b. August 7, 1946, Roanoke, Virginia) is an American astrophysicist, cosmologist and Nobel Prize in Physics laureate for his work on the Cosmic Background Explorer Satellit...
John Cromwell Mather (b. August 7, 1946, Roanoke, Virginia) is an American astrophysicist, cosmologist and Nobel Prize in Physics laureate for his work on the Cosmic Background Explorer Satellit...
John Carlstrom
John E. Carlstrom (born 1957) is an American astrophysicist, and Professor, Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Physics, at the University of Chicago.
John E. Carlstrom (born 1957) is an American astrophysicist, and Professor, Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Physics, at the University of Chicago.
John D. Kraus
John Daniel Kraus (June 28, 1910 – July 18, 2004) was an American physicist known for his contributions to electromagnetics, radio astronomy, and antenna theory.
John Daniel Kraus (June 28, 1910 – July 18, 2004) was an American physicist known for his contributions to electromagnetics, radio astronomy, and antenna theory.
John Daggett Hooker
John Daggett Hooker (1838–1911), was an American ironmaster, amateur scientist and astronomer, and philanthropist who made the initial donations for the Hooker Telescope.
John Daggett Hooker (1838–1911), was an American ironmaster, amateur scientist and astronomer, and philanthropist who made the initial donations for the Hooker Telescope.
John Diebel
John C. Diebel (born 1943) is the founder of telescope manufacturer Meade Instruments Corporation and a recipient of the The Franklin Institute's Bower Award For Business Leadership.
John C. Diebel (born 1943) is the founder of telescope manufacturer Meade Instruments Corporation and a recipient of the The Franklin Institute's Bower Award For Business Leadership.
John Dobson (amateur astronomer)
John Lowry Dobson (born September 14, 1915) is a popularizer of amateur astronomy.
John Lowry Dobson (born September 14, 1915) is a popularizer of amateur astronomy.
John E. Mellish
John Edward Mellish (1886 – 1970) was an American amateur astronomer and telescope builder.
John Edward Mellish (1886 – 1970) was an American amateur astronomer and telescope builder.
John Gallagher III
John (Jay) S. Gallagher III is an American astronomer.
John (Jay) S. Gallagher III is an American astronomer.
John H. DeWitt, Jr.
John H. DeWitt, Jr. (February 20, 1906 – January 25, 1999) was an American pioneer in radio broadcasting, radar astronomy and photometry.
John H. DeWitt, Jr. (February 20, 1906 – January 25, 1999) was an American pioneer in radio broadcasting, radar astronomy and photometry.
John J. Turin
John J. Turin (1913-1973) was an American mathematician and physicist, especially active in the field of astronomy.
John J. Turin (1913-1973) was an American mathematician and physicist, especially active in the field of astronomy.
John M. Thome
John Macon Thome (August 22, 1843 – September 27, 1908) was an American-Argentine astronomer.
John Macon Thome (August 22, 1843 – September 27, 1908) was an American-Argentine astronomer.
John Martin Schaeberle
John Martin Schaeberle (January 10, 1853 – September 17, 1924 in Ann Arbor/Michigan) was a German-American astronomer.
John Martin Schaeberle (January 10, 1853 – September 17, 1924 in Ann Arbor/Michigan) was a German-American astronomer.
John Monroe Van Vleck
John Monroe Van Vleck (March 4, 1833–November 4, 1912) was an American mathematician and astronomer.
John Monroe Van Vleck (March 4, 1833–November 4, 1912) was an American mathematician and astronomer.
John N. Bahcall
John Norris Bahcall (December 30, 1934 – August 17, 2005) was an American astrophysicist, best known for his contributions to the solar neutrino problem, the development of the Hubble Spac...
John Norris Bahcall (December 30, 1934 – August 17, 2005) was an American astrophysicist, best known for his contributions to the solar neutrino problem, the development of the Hubble Spac...
John Quincy Stewart
John Quincy Stewart (September 10, 1894 – March 19, 1972) was an American astrophysicist.
John Quincy Stewart (September 10, 1894 – March 19, 1972) was an American astrophysicist.
John S. Allen
John Stuart Allen was an American astronomer, university professor and university president.
John Stuart Allen was an American astronomer, university professor and university president.
John S. Lewis
John S. Lewis is a professor of planetary science at the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory.
John S. Lewis is a professor of planetary science at the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory.
John V. McClusky
John V. McClusky is an American astronomer.
John V. McClusky is an American astronomer.
John Winthrop (educator)
John Winthrop was the 2nd Hollis Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy in Harvard College.
John Winthrop was the 2nd Hollis Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy in Harvard College.
Jonathan Homer Lane
Jonathan Homer Lane (August 9, 1819, Geneseo, New York – May 3, 1880, Washington D.C.) was an American astrophysicist and inventor.
Jonathan Homer Lane (August 9, 1819, Geneseo, New York – May 3, 1880, Washington D.C.) was an American astrophysicist and inventor.
Joseph A. Burns
Joseph Burns is a professor at Cornell University with a dual appointment in the Department of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (TAM) and the Astronomy department.
Joseph Burns is a professor at Cornell University with a dual appointment in the Department of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (TAM) and the Astronomy department.
Joseph Ashbrook
Joseph Ashbrook (April 4, 1918 – August 4, 1980) was an American astronomer.
Joseph Ashbrook (April 4, 1918 – August 4, 1980) was an American astronomer.
Joseph Haines Moore
Joseph Haines Moore (September 7, 1878–March 15, 1949) was an American astronomer.
Joseph Haines Moore (September 7, 1878–March 15, 1949) was an American astronomer.
Joseph Hooton Taylor, Jr.
Joseph Hooton Taylor, Jr. (born March 29, 1941) is an American astrophysicist and Nobel Prize in Physics laureate for his discovery with Russell Alan Hulse of a "new type of pulsar, a discovery ...
Joseph Hooton Taylor, Jr. (born March 29, 1941) is an American astrophysicist and Nobel Prize in Physics laureate for his discovery with Russell Alan Hulse of a "new type of pulsar, a discovery ...
Joseph Lovering
Joseph Lovering (1813, Boston, Massachusetts – 1892, Boston) was an American scientist and educator.
Joseph Lovering (1813, Boston, Massachusetts – 1892, Boston) was an American scientist and educator.
Joseph Silk
Joseph Ivor Silk is the Savilian Chair of Astronomy at the University of Oxford.
Joseph Ivor Silk is the Savilian Chair of Astronomy at the University of Oxford.
Joseph Stillman Hubbard
Joseph Stillman Hubbard (7 September 1823–16 August 1863) was an American astronomer from New Haven, Connecticut.
Joseph Stillman Hubbard (7 September 1823–16 August 1863) was an American astronomer from New Haven, Connecticut.
Joseph Veverka
Joseph Veverka (born 1941) is the James A. Weeks Professor of Physical Sciences, professor of Astronomy at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
Joseph Veverka (born 1941) is the James A. Weeks Professor of Physical Sciences, professor of Astronomy at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
Joseph Winlock (astronomer)
Joseph Winlock (February 6, 1826–June 11, 1875) was an American astronomer and mathematician.
Joseph Winlock (February 6, 1826–June 11, 1875) was an American astronomer and mathematician.
José Francisco Salgado
José Francisco Salgado is an Emmy-nominated astronomer, experimental photographer, and visual artist who uses art as a vehicle to communicate science.
José Francisco Salgado is an Emmy-nominated astronomer, experimental photographer, and visual artist who uses art as a vehicle to communicate science.
Judson B. Coit
Judson Boardman Coit (1849 – 1921) was an American mathematician and astronomer who published in numerous journals, including The Astrophysical Journal and the Journal of the British Astronomica...
Judson Boardman Coit (1849 – 1921) was an American mathematician and astronomer who published in numerous journals, including The Astrophysical Journal and the Journal of the British Astronomica...
Julianne Dalcanton
Julianne Dalcanton (* Pittsburgh) is an American astronomer.
Julianne Dalcanton (* Pittsburgh) is an American astronomer.
Jun Chen
Jun Chen is a Chinese American astronomer.
Jun Chen is a Chinese American astronomer.
Kaj Aage Gunnar Strand
Kaj Aage Gunnar Strand (27 February 1907 - 31 October 2000) was a Danish astronomer who worked in Denmark and the United States He was Scientific Director of the U.S. Naval Observatory from 1963...
Kaj Aage Gunnar Strand (27 February 1907 - 31 October 2000) was a Danish astronomer who worked in Denmark and the United States He was Scientific Director of the U.S. Naval Observatory from 1963...
Karen Jean Meech
Karen J. Meech is an astronomer at the Institute for Astronomy in the University of Hawaii.
Karen J. Meech is an astronomer at the Institute for Astronomy in the University of Hawaii.
Karl Guthe Jansky
Karl Guthe Jansky (October 22, 1905 – February 14, 1950) was an American physicist and radio engineer who in August 1931 first discovered radio waves emanating from the Milky Way.
Karl Guthe Jansky (October 22, 1905 – February 14, 1950) was an American physicist and radio engineer who in August 1931 first discovered radio waves emanating from the Milky Way.
Katherine Freese
Dr. Katherine Freese, a theoretical astrophysicist, is the George Eugene Uhlenbeck Collegiate Professor of Physics at the University of Michigan and Associate Director of the Michigan Center for...
Dr. Katherine Freese, a theoretical astrophysicist, is the George Eugene Uhlenbeck Collegiate Professor of Physics at the University of Michigan and Associate Director of the Michigan Center for...
Kenneth Bowles
Dr. Kenneth L "Ken" Bowles is best known for his work in initiating and directing the UCSD Pascal project, when he was a professor of Computer Science at the University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Kenneth L "Ken" Bowles is best known for his work in initiating and directing the UCSD Pascal project, when he was a professor of Computer Science at the University of California, San Diego.
Kenneth Franklin
Kenneth Linn Franklin (March 25, 1923–June 18, 2007) was an American astronomer and educator.
Kenneth Linn Franklin (March 25, 1923–June 18, 2007) was an American astronomer and educator.
Kenneth G. Libbrecht
Kenneth Libbrecht is a professor of physics at Caltech.
Kenneth Libbrecht is a professor of physics at Caltech.
Kenneth J. Lawrence
Kenneth J. Lawrence (born 1964) is an American astronomer.
Kenneth J. Lawrence (born 1964) is an American astronomer.
Kenneth R. Sembach
Kenneth R. Sembach is an American astronomer, for the Space Telescope Science Institute.
Kenneth R. Sembach is an American astronomer, for the Space Telescope Science Institute.
Kent Cullers
Kent Cullers (born 1949) is an American astronomer, who was a manager of SETI's Project Phoenix.
Kent Cullers (born 1949) is an American astronomer, who was a manager of SETI's Project Phoenix.
Kent Ford
W. Kent Ford, Jr. (born 1931) was an astronomer involved with the theory of dark matter.
W. Kent Ford, Jr. (born 1931) was an astronomer involved with the theory of dark matter.
Kip Thorne
Kip Stephen Thorne (born June 1, 1940) is an American theoretical physicist, known for his prolific contributions in gravitation physics and astrophysics and for having trained a generation...
Kip Stephen Thorne (born June 1, 1940) is an American theoretical physicist, known for his prolific contributions in gravitation physics and astrophysics and for having trained a generation...
Kyle E. Smalley
Kyle E. Smalley is an American amateur astronomer.
Kyle E. Smalley is an American amateur astronomer.
Laird A. Thompson
Laird A. Thompson (born 6 September 1947), is a professor of astronomy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Laird A. Thompson (born 6 September 1947), is a professor of astronomy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Landon Curt Noll
Landon Curt Noll is an American computer scientist, co-discoverer of the 25th Mersenne prime and discoverer of the 26th, which he found while still enrolled in high school and concurrently at Ca...
Landon Curt Noll is an American computer scientist, co-discoverer of the 25th Mersenne prime and discoverer of the 26th, which he found while still enrolled in high school and concurrently at Ca...
Larry W. Esposito
Larry W. Esposito (born April 15, 1951) is an American planetary astronomer and a Professor at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado.
Larry W. Esposito (born April 15, 1951) is an American planetary astronomer and a Professor at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado.
Lars Hernquist
Lars Hernquist is a theoretical astrophysicist and Mallinckrodt Professor of Astrophysics at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
Lars Hernquist is a theoretical astrophysicist and Mallinckrodt Professor of Astrophysics at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
Laura Danly
Laura Danly, Ph.D. is an American astronomer and academic.
Laura Danly, Ph.D. is an American astronomer and academic.
Laurance Doyle
Laurance R. Doyle (born 1953) is a scientist who received his PhD from the Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg.
Laurance R. Doyle (born 1953) is a scientist who received his PhD from the Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg.
Laurence E. Peterson
Laurence E. Peterson is Emeritus Professor of Physics and Director of the Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences at the University of California, San Diego, California.
Laurence E. Peterson is Emeritus Professor of Physics and Director of the Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences at the University of California, San Diego, California.
Lawrence H. Aller
Lawrence Hugh Aller (September 24, 1913 – March 16, 2003) was an American astronomer.
Lawrence Hugh Aller (September 24, 1913 – March 16, 2003) was an American astronomer.
Lawrence M. Krauss
Lawrence Maxwell Krauss is an American theoretical physicist who is professor of physics, Foundation Professor of the School of Earth and Space Exploration, and director of the Origins Project a...
Lawrence Maxwell Krauss is an American theoretical physicist who is professor of physics, Foundation Professor of the School of Earth and Space Exploration, and director of the Origins Project a...
Leah Allen
Leah Brown Allen was an American astronomer and Professor of Astronomy at Hood College.
Leah Brown Allen was an American astronomer and Professor of Astronomy at Hood College.
Leland Cunningham
Leland Erskin Cunningham (born 19 February 1904 in Wiscasset, Maine; died May 31, 1989 in Richmond, California) was an American astronomer.
Leland Erskin Cunningham (born 19 February 1904 in Wiscasset, Maine; died May 31, 1989 in Richmond, California) was an American astronomer.
Leo Goldberg
Leo Goldberg (26 January 1913 – 1 November 1987) was an American astronomer who held professorships at Harvard and the University of Michigan and the directorships of several major observatories.
Leo Goldberg (26 January 1913 – 1 November 1987) was an American astronomer who held professorships at Harvard and the University of Michigan and the directorships of several major observatories.
Leon Campbell
Leon Campbell (1881–May 10, 1951) was an American astronomer.
Leon Campbell (1881–May 10, 1951) was an American astronomer.
Leon Van Speybroeck
Leon P. Van Speybroeck (1935 – December 25, 2002) served as Telescope Scientist for the Chandra X-Ray Observatory and designed the mirrors that made possible its spectacular X-ray images o...
Leon P. Van Speybroeck (1935 – December 25, 2002) served as Telescope Scientist for the Chandra X-Ray Observatory and designed the mirrors that made possible its spectacular X-ray images o...
Leonard L. Amburgey
Leonard L. Amburgey is an American amateur astronomer and public schoolteacher.
Leonard L. Amburgey is an American amateur astronomer and public schoolteacher.
Leonard Searle
Leonard Searle (October 23, 1930 – July 2, 2010) was an English-born American astronomer who worked on theories of the Big Bang.
Leonard Searle (October 23, 1930 – July 2, 2010) was an English-born American astronomer who worked on theories of the Big Bang.
Leslie Peltier
Leslie Copus Peltier (January 2, 1900 – May 10, 1980) was an American astronomer.
Leslie Copus Peltier (January 2, 1900 – May 10, 1980) was an American astronomer.
Lewis A. Swift
Lewis A. Swift (February 29, 1820 – January 5, 1913 ) was an American astronomer.
Lewis A. Swift (February 29, 1820 – January 5, 1913 ) was an American astronomer.
Lewis Boss
Lewis Boss (1846–1912) was an American astronomer.
Lewis Boss (1846–1912) was an American astronomer.
Lewis Morris Rutherfurd
Lewis Morris Rutherfurd (November 25, 1816 – May 30, 1892) was an American lawyer and astronomer, and a pioneering astrophotographer.
Lewis Morris Rutherfurd (November 25, 1816 – May 30, 1892) was an American lawyer and astronomer, and a pioneering astrophotographer.
Lincoln LaPaz
Lincoln LaPaz was an American astronomer from the University of New Mexico and a pioneer in the study of meteors.
Lincoln LaPaz was an American astronomer from the University of New Mexico and a pioneer in the study of meteors.
Linda A. Morabito
Linda A. Morabito (born November 21, 1953), also known as Linda Kelly, Linda Hyder, and Linda Morabito-Meyer, is the astronomer who made the discovery of volcanic activity on Io, a moon of Jupit...
Linda A. Morabito (born November 21, 1953), also known as Linda Kelly, Linda Hyder, and Linda Morabito-Meyer, is the astronomer who made the discovery of volcanic activity on Io, a moon of Jupit...
Lloyd Motz
Lloyd Motz (June 5, 1909, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania—March 14, 2004, New York City) was an American astronomer.
Lloyd Motz (June 5, 1909, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania—March 14, 2004, New York City) was an American astronomer.
Loren C. Ball
Loren C. Ball (born 1949, possibly 1948) is an accomplished amateur astronomer who has discovered a fair number of asteroids while working at his Emerald Lane Observatory in Decatur, Alabama.
Loren C. Ball (born 1949, possibly 1948) is an accomplished amateur astronomer who has discovered a fair number of asteroids while working at his Emerald Lane Observatory in Decatur, Alabama.
Louis Agricola Bauer
Louis Agricola Bauer, was an American astronomer and magnetician, born in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Louis Agricola Bauer, was an American astronomer and magnetician, born in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Louis G. Henyey
Louis George Henyey was an American astronomer.
Louis George Henyey was an American astronomer.
Louise Freeland Jenkins
Louise Freeland Jenkins (July 5, 1888–May 9, 1970) was an American astronomer.
Louise Freeland Jenkins (July 5, 1888–May 9, 1970) was an American astronomer.
Loyal Blaine Aldrich
Loyal Blaine Aldrich was an American astrophysicist and astronomer of the Smithsonian Institution.
Loyal Blaine Aldrich was an American astrophysicist and astronomer of the Smithsonian Institution.
Lyman Page
Lyman Page (Lyman Alexander Page Jr., * September 24, 1957) is the Henry DeWolf Smyth Professor of Physics at Princeton University.
Lyman Page (Lyman Alexander Page Jr., * September 24, 1957) is the Henry DeWolf Smyth Professor of Physics at Princeton University.
Lyman Spitzer
Lyman Strong Spitzer, Jr. (June 26, 1914 – March 31, 1997) was an American theoretical physicist and astronomer best known for his research in star formation, plasma physics, and in 1946, for co...
Lyman Strong Spitzer, Jr. (June 26, 1914 – March 31, 1997) was an American theoretical physicist and astronomer best known for his research in star formation, plasma physics, and in 1946, for co...
Marc Aaronson
Marc Aaronson (24 August 1950 – 30 April 1987) was an American astronomer.
Marc Aaronson (24 August 1950 – 30 April 1987) was an American astronomer.
Marc Davis (astronomer)
Marc Davis (born 8 September 1947) is a Professor of Astronomy and Physics at the University of California, Berkeley.
Marc Davis (born 8 September 1947) is a Professor of Astronomy and Physics at the University of California, Berkeley.
Marc Kuchner
Marc Kuchner (born August 7, 1972) is an American astrophysicist, a staff member at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
Marc Kuchner (born August 7, 1972) is an American astrophysicist, a staff member at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
Marc Postman
Marc Postman is an astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Maryland.
Marc Postman is an astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Maryland.
Marc W. Buie
Marc W. Buie (, born 1958) is an astronomer at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Marc W. Buie (, born 1958) is an astronomer at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Mareta West
Mareta N. West (1915 – 1998) was an American astrogeologist who in the 1960s chose the site of the first manned lunar landing.
Mareta N. West (1915 – 1998) was an American astrogeologist who in the 1960s chose the site of the first manned lunar landing.
Margaret Burbidge
Eleanor Margaret Burbidge, née Peachey, FRS is a British-born American astrophysicist, noted for original research and holding many administrative posts, including director of the Royal Greenwi...
Eleanor Margaret Burbidge, née Peachey, FRS is a British-born American astrophysicist, noted for original research and holding many administrative posts, including director of the Royal Greenwi...
Margaret Geller
Margaret J. Geller (born in 1948) is an American astronomer and professor.
Margaret J. Geller (born in 1948) is an American astronomer and professor.
Margaret Mayall
Margaret Mayall (1902–1996) was an American astronomer.
Margaret Mayall (1902–1996) was an American astronomer.
Maria Mitchell
Maria Mitchell (August 1, 1818 – June 28, 1889) was an American astronomer, who in 1847, by using a telescope, discovered a comet which as a result became known as the "Miss Mitchell's Comet".
Maria Mitchell (August 1, 1818 – June 28, 1889) was an American astronomer, who in 1847, by using a telescope, discovered a comet which as a result became known as the "Miss Mitchell's Comet".
Maria Zuber
Maria T. Zuber is the E. A. Griswold Professor of Geophysics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where she also leads the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences.
Maria T. Zuber is the E. A. Griswold Professor of Geophysics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where she also leads the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences.
Marion S. (Sally) Oey
Dr. Sally Oey is an astronomer at the University of Michigan and an expert in massive, hot stars which are often precursors to supernovae.
Dr. Sally Oey is an astronomer at the University of Michigan and an expert in massive, hot stars which are often precursors to supernovae.
Mark Abraham
Mark Abraham formerly an American amateur astronomer, asteroid hunter, owner and principal operator of the EverStaR Observatory in Olathe, Kansas.
Mark Abraham formerly an American amateur astronomer, asteroid hunter, owner and principal operator of the EverStaR Observatory in Olathe, Kansas.
Mark M. Phillips
Mark M. Phillips is internationally recognized astronomer in the observational studies of all classes of supernovae.
Mark M. Phillips is internationally recognized astronomer in the observational studies of all classes of supernovae.
Mark Trueblood
Mark Trueblood is an American engineer and astronomer.
Mark Trueblood is an American engineer and astronomer.
Martha P. Haynes
Marta Patricia Haynes is an American astronomer who specializes in radio astronomy and radar astronomy.
Marta Patricia Haynes is an American astronomer who specializes in radio astronomy and radar astronomy.
Martin A. Pomerantz
Martin Arthur Pomerantz was an American physicist who served as Director of the Bartol Research Institute and who had been a leader in developing Antarctic astronomy.
Martin Arthur Pomerantz was an American physicist who served as Director of the Bartol Research Institute and who had been a leader in developing Antarctic astronomy.
Martin Harwit
Martin Harwit (born March 9, 1931 in Prague) is a Czech/American astronomer.
Martin Harwit (born March 9, 1931 in Prague) is a Czech/American astronomer.
Martin Schwarzschild
Martin Schwarzschild (May 31, 1912 – April 10, 1997) was a German American astronomer.
Martin Schwarzschild (May 31, 1912 – April 10, 1997) was a German American astronomer.
Mary E. Byrd
Mary Emma Byrd was an American educator and is considered a pioneer astronomy teacher at college level.
Mary Emma Byrd was an American educator and is considered a pioneer astronomy teacher at college level.
Mary Lea Heger
Born: Mary Lea Heger on July 13, 1897 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Born: Mary Lea Heger on July 13, 1897 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Mary Proctor
Mary Proctor (1862–September 11, 1957) was an American popularizer of astronomy.
Mary Proctor (1862–September 11, 1957) was an American popularizer of astronomy.
Mary R. Calvert
Mary R. Calvert (20 June 1884 - June 1974) was an American astronomer.
Mary R. Calvert (20 June 1884 - June 1974) was an American astronomer.
Mary Watson Whitney
Mary Watson Whitney (September 11, 1847 – January 20, 1921) was an American astronomer and for 22 years the head of the Vassar Observatory.
Mary Watson Whitney (September 11, 1847 – January 20, 1921) was an American astronomer and for 22 years the head of the Vassar Observatory.
Matthew Fontaine Maury
Matthew Fontaine Maury (January 14, 1806 – February 1, 1873), United States Navy was an American astronomer, historian, oceanographer, meteorologist, cartographer, author, geologist, and ed...
Matthew Fontaine Maury (January 14, 1806 – February 1, 1873), United States Navy was an American astronomer, historian, oceanographer, meteorologist, cartographer, author, geologist, and ed...
Matthew J. Holman
Matthew J. Holman (born 1967) is a Smithsonian Astrophysicist and lecturer at Harvard University.
Matthew J. Holman (born 1967) is a Smithsonian Astrophysicist and lecturer at Harvard University.
Maynard Pittendreigh
The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh is an astronomer, writer and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA).
The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh is an astronomer, writer and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Merton Davies
Merton E. Davies (September 13, 1917–April 17, 2001) graduated from Stanford University in 1937 and worked for the Douglas Aircraft corporation in the 1940s.
Merton E. Davies (September 13, 1917–April 17, 2001) graduated from Stanford University in 1937 and worked for the Douglas Aircraft corporation in the 1940s.
Michael A'Hearn
Michael F. A'Hearn is an astronomer and professor at the University of Maryland who is the principal investigator for the NASA EPOXI mission.
Michael F. A'Hearn is an astronomer and professor at the University of Maryland who is the principal investigator for the NASA EPOXI mission.
Michael C. Malin
Michael C. Malin (born 1950) is an American astronomer, space-scientist, and CEO of Malin Space Science Systems.
Michael C. Malin (born 1950) is an American astronomer, space-scientist, and CEO of Malin Space Science Systems.
Michael D. Reynolds
Michael D. Reynolds is the Dean of Mathematics & Sciences and Professor of Astronomy at Florida State College in Jacksonville, Florida.
Michael D. Reynolds is the Dean of Mathematics & Sciences and Professor of Astronomy at Florida State College in Jacksonville, Florida.
Michael E. Brown
Michael E. Brown (born June 5, 1965) has been a professor of planetary astronomy at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) since 2003.
Michael E. Brown (born June 5, 1965) has been a professor of planetary astronomy at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) since 2003.
Michael H. Hart
Michael H. Hart (born April 28, 1932 in New York City) is an astrophysicist who has also written three books on history and controversial articles on a variety of subjects.
Michael H. Hart (born April 28, 1932 in New York City) is an astrophysicist who has also written three books on history and controversial articles on a variety of subjects.
Michael J. Belton
Michael J. Belton (born 1934) is President of Belton Space Exploration Initiatives and Emeritus Astronomer at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Michael J. Belton (born 1934) is President of Belton Space Exploration Initiatives and Emeritus Astronomer at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Michael J. Kurtz
Michael J Kurtz is an astrophysicist at Harvard University, He has held the title of Astronomer at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics since 1983, and the addition post of Computer...
Michael J Kurtz is an astrophysicist at Harvard University, He has held the title of Astronomer at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics since 1983, and the addition post of Computer...
Michael Turner (cosmologist)
Michael S. Turner is a theoretical cosmologist, who coined the term dark energy.
Michael S. Turner is a theoretical cosmologist, who coined the term dark energy.
Michelle Thaller
Michelle Thaller (born in Waukesha, Wisconsin) is an American astronomer and research scientist.
Michelle Thaller (born in Waukesha, Wisconsin) is an American astronomer and research scientist.
Milton L. Humason
Milton Lasell Humason (August 19, 1891 – June 18, 1972) was an American astronomer.
Milton Lasell Humason (August 19, 1891 – June 18, 1972) was an American astronomer.
N. H. Baker
Norman H. Baker was a professor of astronomy at Columbia University.
Norman H. Baker was a professor of astronomy at Columbia University.
Nathaniel Bowditch
Nathaniel Bowditch (; March 26, 1773 – March 16, 1838) was an early American mathematician remembered for his work on ocean navigation.
Nathaniel Bowditch (; March 26, 1773 – March 16, 1838) was an early American mathematician remembered for his work on ocean navigation.
Necia H. Apfel
Necia H. Apfel (born July 31, 1930) is an American astronomer, author and educator.
Necia H. Apfel (born July 31, 1930) is an American astronomer, author and educator.
Nehemiah Strong
Rev. Nehemiah Strong (24 February 1729 (N.S.) – 13 August 1807) was an American astronomer and meteorologist who was the first Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Yale College fr...
Rev. Nehemiah Strong (24 February 1729 (N.S.) – 13 August 1807) was an American astronomer and meteorologist who was the first Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Yale College fr...
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, a science communicator, the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space, and a Research Associa...
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, a science communicator, the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space, and a Research Associa...
Nicholas B. Suntzeff
Nicholas B. Suntzeff (b. 1952, Berkeley, CA) holds the Mitchell/Heep/Munnerlyn Chair of Astronomy in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Texas A&M University and is Director of the Astronom...
Nicholas B. Suntzeff (b. 1952, Berkeley, CA) holds the Mitchell/Heep/Munnerlyn Chair of Astronomy in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Texas A&M University and is Director of the Astronom...
Nicholas E. Wagman
Nicholas E. Wagman (1905 – 1980) was an American astronomer and astrometrist.
Nicholas E. Wagman (1905 – 1980) was an American astronomer and astrometrist.
Nicholas Mayall
Nicholas Ulrich Mayall (May 9, 1906 – January 5, 1993) was an American observational astronomer.
Nicholas Ulrich Mayall (May 9, 1906 – January 5, 1993) was an American observational astronomer.
Nicholas Sanduleak
Nicholas Sanduleak was an American astronomer.
Nicholas Sanduleak was an American astronomer.
Nick Scoville
Nick Scoville is the Francis L. Moseley Professor of Astronomy at Caltech and departmental chair.
Nick Scoville is the Francis L. Moseley Professor of Astronomy at Caltech and departmental chair.
Noel Swerdlow
Noel M. Swerdlow (born 1941) is a professor emeritus of history, astronomy and astrophysics at the University of Chicago.
Noel M. Swerdlow (born 1941) is a professor emeritus of history, astronomy and astrophysics at the University of Chicago.
Norman G. Thomas
Norman G. Thomas is an American astronomer.
Norman G. Thomas is an American astronomer.
Norman Sperling
Norman Sperling (born March 19, 1947) is an author, editor, publisher, teacher, and telescope designer living in San Mateo, California.
Norman Sperling (born March 19, 1947) is an author, editor, publisher, teacher, and telescope designer living in San Mateo, California.
Olin Chaddock Wilson
Olin Chaddock Wilson was an American astronomer best known for his work as a stellar spectroscopist.
Olin Chaddock Wilson was an American astronomer best known for his work as a stellar spectroscopist.
Oliver Wendell
Oliver Wendell (1845-1912) was an American astronomer.
Oliver Wendell (1845-1912) was an American astronomer.
Ormond Stone
Ormond Stone (January 11, 1847 – January 17, 1933), was an astronomer, mathematician and educator.
Ormond Stone (January 11, 1847 – January 17, 1933), was an astronomer, mathematician and educator.
Ormsby M. Mitchel
Ormbsy MacKnight (or McKnight) Mitchel (August 28, 1810, or possibly 1809, – October 30, 1862) was an American astronomer and major general in the American Civil War.
Ormbsy MacKnight (or McKnight) Mitchel (August 28, 1810, or possibly 1809, – October 30, 1862) was an American astronomer and major general in the American Civil War.
Oscar Monnig
Oscar E. Monnig was an American amateur astronomer, acknowledged for his contributions to meteoritics.
Oscar E. Monnig was an American amateur astronomer, acknowledged for his contributions to meteoritics.
Otto E. Neugebauer
Otto Eduard Neugebauer (May 26, 1899 – February 19, 1990) was an Austrian-American mathematician and historian of science who became known for his research on the history of astronomy and ...
Otto Eduard Neugebauer (May 26, 1899 – February 19, 1990) was an Austrian-American mathematician and historian of science who became known for his research on the history of astronomy and ...
Owen Gingerich
Dr. Owen Jay Gingerich (1930-) is a former Research Professor of Astronomy and of the History of Science at Harvard University, and a senior astronomer emeritus at the Smithsonian Astrophysical ...
Dr. Owen Jay Gingerich (1930-) is a former Research Professor of Astronomy and of the History of Science at Harvard University, and a senior astronomer emeritus at the Smithsonian Astrophysical ...
Pamela L. Gay
Dr. Pamela L. Gay is an American astronomer, educator, podcaster, and writer, best known for her work in astronomical podcasting.
Dr. Pamela L. Gay is an American astronomer, educator, podcaster, and writer, best known for her work in astronomical podcasting.
Paul Alfred Biefeld
Dr. Paul Alfred Biefeld (22 March 1867 – 21 June 1943) was born in Jöhstadt, Saxony, Germany.
Dr. Paul Alfred Biefeld (22 March 1867 – 21 June 1943) was born in Jöhstadt, Saxony, Germany.
Paul G. Comba
Paul G. Comba is an Italian-American astronomer.
Paul G. Comba is an Italian-American astronomer.
Paul Herget
Paul Herget (1908–1981) was an American astronomer.
Paul Herget (1908–1981) was an American astronomer.
Paul Kalas
Paul Kalas is a Greek American astronomer known for his discoveries of debris disks around stars.
Paul Kalas is a Greek American astronomer known for his discoveries of debris disks around stars.
Paul McNally
Paul A. McNally (1890–1955) was an American astronomer and a Jesuit priest.
Paul A. McNally (1890–1955) was an American astronomer and a Jesuit priest.
Paul W. Hodge
Paul W. Hodge (born 1934) is an American astronomer.
Paul W. Hodge (born 1934) is an American astronomer.
Paul W. Merrill
Paul Willard Merrill (August 15, 1887–July 19, 1961) was an American astronomer whose specialty was spectroscopy.
Paul Willard Merrill (August 15, 1887–July 19, 1961) was an American astronomer whose specialty was spectroscopy.
Paula Szkody
Dr. Paula Szkody is a professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Dr. Paula Szkody is a professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Penny Sackett
Penny Diane Sackett (born 28 February 1956) is an American-born Australian astronomer and former director of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) at the Australian National U...
Penny Diane Sackett (born 28 February 1956) is an American-born Australian astronomer and former director of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) at the Australian National U...
Percival Lowell
Percival Lawrence Lowell (March 13, 1855–November 12, 1916) was a businessman, author, mathematician, and astronomer who fueled speculation that there were canals on Mars, founded the Lowell Obs...
Percival Lawrence Lowell (March 13, 1855–November 12, 1916) was a businessman, author, mathematician, and astronomer who fueled speculation that there were canals on Mars, founded the Lowell Obs...
Peter Goldreich
Peter Goldreich is an American astrophysicist whose research focuses on celestial mechanics, planetary rings, helioseismology and neutron stars.
Peter Goldreich is an American astrophysicist whose research focuses on celestial mechanics, planetary rings, helioseismology and neutron stars.
Peter McCullough
Peter R. McCullough (;born August 20, 1964, Providence, Rhode Island) is an American astronomer, founder of the XO Project and discoverer of extrasolar transiting planets, such as XO-1b.
Peter R. McCullough (;born August 20, 1964, Providence, Rhode Island) is an American astronomer, founder of the XO Project and discoverer of extrasolar transiting planets, such as XO-1b.
Peter Stoner
Peter Stoner (June 16, 1888 – March 21, 1980) was Chairman of the Departments of Mathematics and Astronomy at Pasadena City College until 1953; Chairman of the science division, Westmont C...
Peter Stoner (June 16, 1888 – March 21, 1980) was Chairman of the Departments of Mathematics and Astronomy at Pasadena City College until 1953; Chairman of the science division, Westmont C...
Peter van de Kamp
Piet van de Kamp (December 16, 1901, Kampen – May 18, 1995, Amsterdam), known as Peter van de Kamp in the United States, was a Dutch astronomer who lived most of his life in the Uni...
Piet van de Kamp (December 16, 1901, Kampen – May 18, 1995, Amsterdam), known as Peter van de Kamp in the United States, was a Dutch astronomer who lived most of his life in the Uni...
Phil Nicholson
Phillip D. Nicholson is a Professor of Astronomy at Cornell University in the Astronomy department specialising in Planetary Sciences.
Phillip D. Nicholson is a Professor of Astronomy at Cornell University in the Astronomy department specialising in Planetary Sciences.
Phil Plait
Philip Cary Plait (a.k.a. The Bad Astronomer) is an American astronomer and skeptic who runs the website BadAstronomy.com.
Philip Cary Plait (a.k.a. The Bad Astronomer) is an American astronomer and skeptic who runs the website BadAstronomy.com.
Philip Childs Keenan
Philip Childs Keenan (March 31, 1908 – April 20, 2000) was an American astronomer.
Philip Childs Keenan (March 31, 1908 – April 20, 2000) was an American astronomer.
Philip Fox (astronomer)
Philip Fox (March 7, 1878–July 21, 1944) was an American astronomer and an officer in the U.S. Army.
Philip Fox (March 7, 1878–July 21, 1944) was an American astronomer and an officer in the U.S. Army.
Priscilla Fairfield Bok
Priscilla Fairfield Bok was an American astronomer and the wife of Dutch-born astronomer Bart Bok, whom she married in 1929.
Priscilla Fairfield Bok was an American astronomer and the wife of Dutch-born astronomer Bart Bok, whom she married in 1929.
Qingde Wang
Qingde "Daniel" Wang (王青德) is a professor of astronomy at the University of Massachusetts.
Qingde "Daniel" Wang (王青德) is a professor of astronomy at the University of Massachusetts.
Qiudong Wang
Qiudong Wang is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics, the University of Arizona.
Qiudong Wang is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics, the University of Arizona.
R. Brent Tully
R. Brent Tully (born c. 1940s) is an astronomer at the Institute for Astronomy in Honolulu, Hawaii.
R. Brent Tully (born c. 1940s) is an astronomer at the Institute for Astronomy in Honolulu, Hawaii.
R. Jay GaBany
Robert Jay GaBany is an American amateur astronomer and astrophotographer who is also known for his work with an international team of astrophysicists led by Dr. David Martínez-Delgado.
Robert Jay GaBany is an American amateur astronomer and astrophotographer who is also known for his work with an international team of astrophysicists led by Dr. David Martínez-Delgado.
R. Paul Butler
Paul Butler is an astronomer who searches for extrasolar planets.
Paul Butler is an astronomer who searches for extrasolar planets.
R. Scott Dunbar
R. Scott Dunbar had a hand in the discovery of eight asteroids.
R. Scott Dunbar had a hand in the discovery of eight asteroids.
Ralph Asher Alpher
Ralph Asher Alpher (February 3, 1921 – August 12, 2007) was an American cosmologist.
Ralph Asher Alpher (February 3, 1921 – August 12, 2007) was an American cosmologist.
Ralph Belknap Baldwin
Ralph Belknap Baldwin (June 6, 1912 – October 23, 2010) was an American planetary scientist known for his work on lunar craters, beginning in the late 1940s.
Ralph Belknap Baldwin (June 6, 1912 – October 23, 2010) was an American planetary scientist known for his work on lunar craters, beginning in the late 1940s.
Ralph Elmer Wilson
Ralph Elmer Wilson (April 14, 1886 – March 25, 1960) was an American astronomer.
Ralph Elmer Wilson (April 14, 1886 – March 25, 1960) was an American astronomer.
Randii Wessen
Randii Ray Wessen (born May 13, 1958) is an American Astronautics Systems Engineer specifically involved in Planetary exploration, Experimental Economist, and Writer.
Randii Ray Wessen (born May 13, 1958) is an American Astronautics Systems Engineer specifically involved in Planetary exploration, Experimental Economist, and Writer.
Raymond Smith Dugan
Raymond Smith Dugan (May 30, 1878–August 31, 1940) was an American astronomer and a graduate of Amherst College in Massachusetts (1899).
Raymond Smith Dugan (May 30, 1878–August 31, 1940) was an American astronomer and a graduate of Amherst College in Massachusetts (1899).
Reta Beebe
Reta F. Beebe (born 1936) is an American astronomer, author, and popularizer of astronomy.
Reta F. Beebe (born 1936) is an American astronomer, author, and popularizer of astronomy.
Reuven Ramaty
Reuven Ramaty (1937 – 2001) was a pioneer in the fields of solar physics, gamma-ray astronomy, nuclear astrophysics, and cosmic rays.
Reuven Ramaty (1937 – 2001) was a pioneer in the fields of solar physics, gamma-ray astronomy, nuclear astrophysics, and cosmic rays.
Riccardo Giacconi
Riccardo Giacconi is an Italian/American Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist who laid the foundations of X-ray astronomy.
Riccardo Giacconi is an Italian/American Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist who laid the foundations of X-ray astronomy.
Richard D. Lines
Richard D. Lines (died June 1992) was an American amateur astronomer.
Richard D. Lines (died June 1992) was an American amateur astronomer.
Richard E. Berendzen
Dr. Richard E. Berendzen (born in Walters, Oklahoma, in 1938) is an American scientist.
Dr. Richard E. Berendzen (born in Walters, Oklahoma, in 1938) is an American scientist.
Richard Hawley Tucker
Richard Hawley Tucker (October 29, 1859–March 31, 1952) was an American astronomer.
Richard Hawley Tucker (October 29, 1859–March 31, 1952) was an American astronomer.
Richard J. Terrile
Richard John Terrile is a Voyager scientist who discovered several moons of Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
Richard John Terrile is a Voyager scientist who discovered several moons of Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
Richard Klein (astronomer)
Richard Klein is an Adjunct Professor of Astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley and a Scientific Staff Member at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).
Richard Klein is an Adjunct Professor of Astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley and a Scientific Staff Member at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).
Richard Kowalski
Richard A. Kowalski (b 1963) is an American astronomer who has discovered numerous asteroids and other near-Earth objects.
Richard A. Kowalski (b 1963) is an American astronomer who has discovered numerous asteroids and other near-Earth objects.
Richard P. Binzel
Richard "Rick" P. Binzel (born 1958) is a Professor of Planetary Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Richard "Rick" P. Binzel (born 1958) is a Professor of Planetary Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Richard Tousey
Richard Tousey (May 18, 1908 – April 15, 1997) was an American astronomer.
Richard Tousey (May 18, 1908 – April 15, 1997) was an American astronomer.
Robert B. Leighton
Robert B. Leighton was a prominent American experimental physicist who spent his professional career at the California Institute of Technology.
Robert B. Leighton was a prominent American experimental physicist who spent his professional career at the California Institute of Technology.
Robert C. Duncan (astrophysicist)
Robert Duncan is an astrophysicist at the University of Texas at Austin.
Robert Duncan is an astrophysicist at the University of Texas at Austin.
Robert D. Mathieu
Robert D. Mathieu is an astronomer and science educator who works at the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL).
Robert D. Mathieu is an astronomer and science educator who works at the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL).
Robert F. Christy
Robert F. Christy (born 1916) is an American theoretical physicist and later astrophysicist who worked on the Manhattan Project.
Robert F. Christy (born 1916) is an American theoretical physicist and later astrophysicist who worked on the Manhattan Project.
Robert G. Harrington
Robert G. Harrington was an American astronomer who worked at Palomar Observatory.
Robert G. Harrington was an American astronomer who worked at Palomar Observatory.
Robert Gilman
Robert C. Gilman is a thinker on sustainability who, along with his late wife Diane Gilman, has researched and written about ecovillages.
Robert C. Gilman is a thinker on sustainability who, along with his late wife Diane Gilman, has researched and written about ecovillages.
Robert Grant Aitken
Robert Grant Aitken (December 31, 1864 – October 29, 1951) was an American astronomer.
Robert Grant Aitken (December 31, 1864 – October 29, 1951) was an American astronomer.
Robert H. Dicke
Robert Henry Dicke (May 6, 1916 – March 4, 1997) was an American physicist who made important contributions to the fields of astrophysics, atomic physics, cosmology and gravity.
Robert Henry Dicke (May 6, 1916 – March 4, 1997) was an American physicist who made important contributions to the fields of astrophysics, atomic physics, cosmology and gravity.
Robert Herman
Robert Herman (August 29, 1914 - February 13, 1997) was a United States scientist, best known for his work with Ralph Alpher in 1948-50, on estimating the temperature of cosmic microwave backgro...
Robert Herman (August 29, 1914 - February 13, 1997) was a United States scientist, best known for his work with Ralph Alpher in 1948-50, on estimating the temperature of cosmic microwave backgro...
Robert Horace Baker
Robert Horace Baker was born on March 29, 1883 in Northampton, Massachusetts and died in a hospital in Upland, California on June 23, 1964.
Robert Horace Baker was born on March 29, 1883 in Northampton, Massachusetts and died in a hospital in Upland, California on June 23, 1964.
Robert Jackson (scientist)
Robert Earl Jackson (born 1949) is a scientist, who, with Sandra M. Faber, in 1976 discovered the Faber-Jackson relation between the luminosity of an elliptical galaxy and the velocity dispersio...
Robert Earl Jackson (born 1949) is a scientist, who, with Sandra M. Faber, in 1976 discovered the Faber-Jackson relation between the luminosity of an elliptical galaxy and the velocity dispersio...
Robert Jastrow
Robert Jastrow (September 7, 1925 – February 8, 2008) was an American astronomer, physicist and cosmologist.
Robert Jastrow (September 7, 1925 – February 8, 2008) was an American astronomer, physicist and cosmologist.
Robert Julius Trumpler
Robert Julius Trumpler (born October 2, 1886 in Zürich, Switzerland; died September 10, 1956 in Berkeley, United States) was a Swiss-American astronomer.
Robert Julius Trumpler (born October 2, 1886 in Zürich, Switzerland; died September 10, 1956 in Berkeley, United States) was a Swiss-American astronomer.
Robert Kennicutt
Robert Charles Kennicutt, Jr. is an American astronomer.
Robert Charles Kennicutt, Jr. is an American astronomer.
Robert Kirshner
Robert Kirshner is the Clowes Professor of Science in the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics at Harvard University.
Robert Kirshner is the Clowes Professor of Science in the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics at Harvard University.
Robert Linderholm
Robert Linderholm is an amateur American astronomer who has discovered eight asteroids.
Robert Linderholm is an amateur American astronomer who has discovered eight asteroids.
Robert Quimby
Robert Quimby is an American astronomer who received his Ph.D. in Astronomy from the University of Texas at Austin.
Robert Quimby is an American astronomer who received his Ph.D. in Astronomy from the University of Texas at Austin.
Robert Raynolds McMath
Robert Raynolds McMath (1891 - 1962) was a U.S. solar astronomer.
Robert Raynolds McMath (1891 - 1962) was a U.S. solar astronomer.
Robert Russell Newton
Robert Russell Newton, also R. R. Newton (July 7, 1918 - June 2, 1991) was an American physicist, astronomer, and historian of science.
Robert Russell Newton, also R. R. Newton (July 7, 1918 - June 2, 1991) was an American physicist, astronomer, and historian of science.
Robert S. McMillan
Robert S. McMillan is an astronomer at the University of Arizona, and heads the Spacewatch project, which studies minor planets.
Robert S. McMillan is an astronomer at the University of Arizona, and heads the Spacewatch project, which studies minor planets.
Robert S. Richardson
Robert Shirley Richardson (1902 – 1981) was an American astronomer, born in the USA in state Indiana.
Robert Shirley Richardson (1902 – 1981) was an American astronomer, born in the USA in state Indiana.
Robert Schommer
Robert A. Schommer (December 9, 1946 – December 12, 2001) was an American observational astronomer.
Robert A. Schommer (December 9, 1946 – December 12, 2001) was an American observational astronomer.
Robert Simpson Woodward
Robert Simpson Woodward (July 21, 1849–June 29, 1924) was an American physicist and mathematician, born at Rochester, Michigan.
Robert Simpson Woodward (July 21, 1849–June 29, 1924) was an American physicist and mathematician, born at Rochester, Michigan.
Robert Sutton Harrington
Robert Sutton Harrington (October 21, 1942 – January 23, 1993) was an American astronomer who worked at the United States Naval Observatory (USNO).
Robert Sutton Harrington (October 21, 1942 – January 23, 1993) was an American astronomer who worked at the United States Naval Observatory (USNO).
Robert Weber (astronomer)
Robert Weber (1926 - 2008) was an American astronomer who ran the precursor to the LINEAR project shortly before his retirement in 1996.
Robert Weber (1926 - 2008) was an American astronomer who ran the precursor to the LINEAR project shortly before his retirement in 1996.
Robert Woodrow Wilson
Robert Woodrow Wilson (born January 10, 1936) is an American astronomer, 1978 Nobel laureate in physics, who with Arno Allan Penzias discovered in 1964 the cosmic microwave background radiation ...
Robert Woodrow Wilson (born January 10, 1936) is an American astronomer, 1978 Nobel laureate in physics, who with Arno Allan Penzias discovered in 1964 the cosmic microwave background radiation ...
Rodger Doxsey
Rodger Evans Doxsey (March 11, 1947 – October 13, 2009) was an American physicist and astronomer who made major contributions to the scientific and operational success of NASA's Hubble Space Tel...
Rodger Evans Doxsey (March 11, 1947 – October 13, 2009) was an American physicist and astronomer who made major contributions to the scientific and operational success of NASA's Hubble Space Tel...
Rogier Windhorst
Rogier Arnold Windhorst (born 1954) is an astronomer and a professor of physics and astronomy at Arizona State University.
Rogier Arnold Windhorst (born 1954) is an astronomer and a professor of physics and astronomy at Arizona State University.
Roscoe Frank Sanford
Roscoe Frank Sanford (October 6, 1883-April 7, 1958) was an American astronomer.
Roscoe Frank Sanford (October 6, 1883-April 7, 1958) was an American astronomer.
Roy A. Tucker
Roy A. Tucker (born 1951, Jackson, Mississippi) is an American astronomer.
Roy A. Tucker (born 1951, Jackson, Mississippi) is an American astronomer.
Royal Harwood Frost
Royal Harwood Frost (25 February 1879–11 May 1950) was born in Salem, Massachusetts to Albinus Finney Frost and Emma Jane Richardson, the fourth son of a family of ten.
Royal Harwood Frost (25 February 1879–11 May 1950) was born in Salem, Massachusetts to Albinus Finney Frost and Emma Jane Richardson, the fourth son of a family of ten.
Rudolph Minkowski
Rudolph Minkowski (born Rudolf Leo Bernhard Minkowski) (May 28, 1895 – January 4, 1976) was a German-American astronomer.
Rudolph Minkowski (born Rudolf Leo Bernhard Minkowski) (May 28, 1895 – January 4, 1976) was a German-American astronomer.
Rupert Wildt
Rupert Wildt (June 25, 1905 – January 9, 1976) was a German-American astronomer.
Rupert Wildt (June 25, 1905 – January 9, 1976) was a German-American astronomer.
Russell Alan Hulse
Russell Alan Hulse (born November 28, 1950) is an American physicist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics, shared with his thesis advisor Joseph Hooton Taylor Jr., "for the discovery of a ...
Russell Alan Hulse (born November 28, 1950) is an American physicist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics, shared with his thesis advisor Joseph Hooton Taylor Jr., "for the discovery of a ...
Russell Merle Genet
Russell Merle Genet (born 1940) is an American research scholar and astronomer, who specializes in photometric observations and analysis of very short-period eclipsing binary stars.
Russell Merle Genet (born 1940) is an American research scholar and astronomer, who specializes in photometric observations and analysis of very short-period eclipsing binary stars.
Russell W. Porter
Russell Williams Porter (December 13, 1871 – February 22, 1949) was an American artist, engineer, amateur astronomer and explorer.
Russell Williams Porter (December 13, 1871 – February 22, 1949) was an American artist, engineer, amateur astronomer and explorer.
Rychard Bouwens
Rychard Bouwens is an assistant professor at the University of Leiden.
Rychard Bouwens is an assistant professor at the University of Leiden.
Sallie Baliunas
Sallie Baliunas is an astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in the Solar, Stellar, and Planetary Sciences Division and formerly Deputy Director of the Mount Wilson Ob...
Sallie Baliunas is an astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in the Solar, Stellar, and Planetary Sciences Division and formerly Deputy Director of the Mount Wilson Ob...
Sally Oey
Marion Sally Oey is an astronomer at the University of Michigan and an expert in massive, hot stars which are often precursors to supernovae.
Marion Sally Oey is an astronomer at the University of Michigan and an expert in massive, hot stars which are often precursors to supernovae.
Samuel Alfred Mitchell
Samuel Alfred Mitchell (born April 29, 1874 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada and died February 22, 1960 in Bloomington, Indiana) was an astronomer who studied solar eclipses and set up a program to ...
Samuel Alfred Mitchell (born April 29, 1874 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada and died February 22, 1960 in Bloomington, Indiana) was an astronomer who studied solar eclipses and set up a program to ...
Samuel Herrick (astronomer)
Samuel Herrick (1911–1975) was an American astronomer who specialized in celestial mechanics and made important studies preceding the development of manned space flight.
Samuel Herrick (1911–1975) was an American astronomer who specialized in celestial mechanics and made important studies preceding the development of manned space flight.
Samuel Pierpont Langley
Samuel Pierpont Langley was an American astronomer, physicist, inventor of the bolometer and pioneer of aviation.
Samuel Pierpont Langley was an American astronomer, physicist, inventor of the bolometer and pioneer of aviation.
Samuel T. Durrance
Samuel Thornton Durrance is an American scientist who flew aboard two NASA Space Shuttle missions as a payload specialist.
Samuel Thornton Durrance is an American scientist who flew aboard two NASA Space Shuttle missions as a payload specialist.
Sandra Faber
Sandra Moore Faber (born 1944) is a University Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and works at the Lick Observatory.
Sandra Moore Faber (born 1944) is a University Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and works at the Lick Observatory.
Sandy Antunes
Alexander "Sandy" Antunes is a Maryland-area astronomer, author, and role playing game designer.
Alexander "Sandy" Antunes is a Maryland-area astronomer, author, and role playing game designer.
Sara Seager
Sara Seager (born 1971) is a Canadian-American astronomer who is currently a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and known for her work on extrasolar planets.
Sara Seager (born 1971) is a Canadian-American astronomer who is currently a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and known for her work on extrasolar planets.
Sarah Frances Whiting
Sarah Frances Whiting, American physicist and astronomer, was the instructor to several astronomers, including Annie Jump Cannon.
Sarah Frances Whiting, American physicist and astronomer, was the instructor to several astronomers, including Annie Jump Cannon.
Sarah Lee Lippincott
Sarah Lee Lippincott (1920- ) also known as Sarah Lee Lippincott Zimmerman is an American astronomer.
Sarah Lee Lippincott (1920- ) also known as Sarah Lee Lippincott Zimmerman is an American astronomer.
Saul Adelman
Saul Joseph Adelman is an astronomer at The Citadel's Physics Department in Charleston, South Carolina.
Saul Joseph Adelman is an astronomer at The Citadel's Physics Department in Charleston, South Carolina.
Saul Rappaport
Saul Rappaport is a professor of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Saul Rappaport is a professor of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Schelte J. Bus
Schelte John "Bobby" Bus (born 1956) is an Associate Astronomer at the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy and Support Astronomer at NASA's Infrared Telescope Facility IRTF. He received...
Schelte John "Bobby" Bus (born 1956) is an Associate Astronomer at the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy and Support Astronomer at NASA's Infrared Telescope Facility IRTF. He received...
Scott Forbush
Scott Ellsworth Forbush (April 10, 1904 – April 4, 1984) was an American astronomer, physicist and geophysicist who is recognized as having laid the observational foundations for many of the cen...
Scott Ellsworth Forbush (April 10, 1904 – April 4, 1984) was an American astronomer, physicist and geophysicist who is recognized as having laid the observational foundations for many of the cen...
Scott Hudson
Raymond Scott Hudson is a professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Washington State University.
Raymond Scott Hudson is a professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Washington State University.
Scott S. Sheppard
Scott S. Sheppard is an astronomer in the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism at the Carnegie Institution for Science.
Scott S. Sheppard is an astronomer in the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism at the Carnegie Institution for Science.
Seth Barnes Nicholson
Seth Barnes Nicholson (November 12, 1891 – July 2, 1963) was an American astronomer.
Seth Barnes Nicholson (November 12, 1891 – July 2, 1963) was an American astronomer.
Seth Carlo Chandler
Seth Carlo Chandler, Jr. (September 16, 1846 – December 31, 1913) was an American astronomer.
Seth Carlo Chandler, Jr. (September 16, 1846 – December 31, 1913) was an American astronomer.
Seth Shostak
Seth Shostak (born July 20, 1943) is an American astronomer.
Seth Shostak (born July 20, 1943) is an American astronomer.
Sherburne Wesley Burnham
Sherburne Wesley Burnham (December 12, 1838 – March 11, 1921) was an American astronomer.
Sherburne Wesley Burnham (December 12, 1838 – March 11, 1921) was an American astronomer.
Shrinivas Kulkarni
Shrinivas R. Kulkarni (ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಕುಲಕರ್ಣಿ) FRS is a professor of astrophysics and planetary science at California Institute of Technology.
Shrinivas R. Kulkarni (ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಕುಲಕರ್ಣಿ) FRS is a professor of astrophysics and planetary science at California Institute of Technology.
Sidney Dean Townley
Sidney Dean Townley (April 10, 1867 – March 18, 1946) was an American astronomer and geodeticist.
Sidney Dean Townley (April 10, 1867 – March 18, 1946) was an American astronomer and geodeticist.
Solon Irving Bailey
Solon Irving Bailey (December 29, 1854 – June 5, 1931) was an American astronomer.
Solon Irving Bailey (December 29, 1854 – June 5, 1931) was an American astronomer.
Stacy McGaugh
Stacy McGaugh is an American astronomer and professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland.
Stacy McGaugh is an American astronomer and professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland.
Stanford E. Woosley
Stanford Earl Woosley (born December 8, 1944) is a physicist, and Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Stanford Earl Woosley (born December 8, 1944) is a physicist, and Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Sten Odenwald
Sten Odenwald is an astronomer who runs the website Astronomy Cafe, and is a researcher studying the cosmic infrared background and space weather.
Sten Odenwald is an astronomer who runs the website Astronomy Cafe, and is a researcher studying the cosmic infrared background and space weather.
Stephen J. Edberg
Stephen J. Edberg (born 1952) is a scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Stephen J. Edberg (born 1952) is a scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Stephen P. Synnott
Stephen P. Synnott is an American astronomer Voyager scientist who discovered several moons of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
Stephen P. Synnott is an American astronomer Voyager scientist who discovered several moons of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
Stephen Singer-Brewster
Stephen C. Singer-Brewster (a.k.a. Stephen C. Brewster) is an American astronomer.
Stephen C. Singer-Brewster (a.k.a. Stephen C. Brewster) is an American astronomer.
Stephen Thorsett
Stephen Erik Thorsett (born December 3, 1964) is an American professor and astronomer.
Stephen Erik Thorsett (born December 3, 1964) is an American professor and astronomer.
Steve Mandel
Steve Mandel is an American communications coach for professional executives, the founder and the president of the Mandel Communications company, which aims to teach effective communication and ...
Steve Mandel is an American communications coach for professional executives, the founder and the president of the Mandel Communications company, which aims to teach effective communication and ...
Steve Squyres
Steven W. Squyres (born 1957) is the Goldwin Smith Professor of Astronomy at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
Steven W. Squyres (born 1957) is the Goldwin Smith Professor of Astronomy at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
Steven J. Dick
Steven J. Dicksauce is an American astronomer, author and historian of scienceand molester most noted for his work in the field of astrobiology.
Steven J. Dicksauce is an American astronomer, author and historian of scienceand molester most noted for his work in the field of astrobiology.
Steven S. Vogt
Steven Scott Vogt is an American astronomer whose main interest is the search for extrasolar planets.
Steven Scott Vogt is an American astronomer whose main interest is the search for extrasolar planets.
Stewart Sharpless
Stewart Sharpless is an American astronomer who carried out fundamental work on the structure of the Milky Way galaxy.
Stewart Sharpless is an American astronomer who carried out fundamental work on the structure of the Milky Way galaxy.
Stimson Joseph Brown
Stimson Joseph Brown (1854- ? ) was an American astronomer, born at Penn Yan, N. Y. He was educated at Cornell University and at the United States Naval Academy.
Stimson Joseph Brown (1854- ? ) was an American astronomer, born at Penn Yan, N. Y. He was educated at Cornell University and at the United States Naval Academy.
Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, FRS, was an Indian-American astrophysicist who, with William A. Fowler, won the 1983 Nobel Prize for Physics for key discoveries that led to the currently accepted t...
Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, FRS, was an Indian-American astrophysicist who, with William A. Fowler, won the 1983 Nobel Prize for Physics for key discoveries that led to the currently accepted t...
Susannah Lazar
Susannah Lazar is a medical physicist and astronomer.
Susannah Lazar is a medical physicist and astronomer.
T. A. Heppenheimer
Thomas A. Heppenheimer (born 1947) is a major space advocate and researcher in planetary science, aerospace engineering, and celestial mechanics.
Thomas A. Heppenheimer (born 1947) is a major space advocate and researcher in planetary science, aerospace engineering, and celestial mechanics.
Theodore Dunham, Jr.
Theodore Dunham, Jr. (December 17, 1897–April 3, 1984) was an American astronomer and physicist.
Theodore Dunham, Jr. (December 17, 1897–April 3, 1984) was an American astronomer and physicist.
Thomas Gold
Thomas Gold (May 22, 1920 June 22, 2004) was an Austrian-born astrophysicist, a professor of astronomy at Cornell University, a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and a Fellow of t...
Thomas Gold (May 22, 1920 June 22, 2004) was an Austrian-born astrophysicist, a professor of astronomy at Cornell University, a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and a Fellow of t...
Thomas Jefferson Jackson See
Thomas Jefferson Jackson (T. J. J.) See, (February 19, 1866 – July 4, 1962) was an American astronomer of high potential who ended a colorful life with no real accomplishment in astronomy ...
Thomas Jefferson Jackson (T. J. J.) See, (February 19, 1866 – July 4, 1962) was an American astronomer of high potential who ended a colorful life with no real accomplishment in astronomy ...
Thomas Lincoln Casey, Jr.
Thomas Lincoln Casey (1857–1925) was an American entomologist noted for his work on coleoptera.
Thomas Lincoln Casey (1857–1925) was an American entomologist noted for his work on coleoptera.
Tim Axelrod
Dr. Tim Axelrod is a Lawrence Livermore astrophysicist working at the Mount Stromlo Observatory.
Dr. Tim Axelrod is a Lawrence Livermore astrophysicist working at the Mount Stromlo Observatory.
Tim Hunter (astronomer)
Timothy B. Hunter, better known as Tim Hunter, is an American radiologist and amateur astronomer.
Timothy B. Hunter, better known as Tim Hunter, is an American radiologist and amateur astronomer.
Timothy B. Spahr
Timothy B. Spahr is an American astronomer.
Timothy B. Spahr is an American astronomer.
Tippy D'Auria
Tippy D'Auria (b. 1935) is the founder of the world famous Winter Star Party held each year in the Florida Keys sponsored by the Southern Cross Astronomical Society.
Tippy D'Auria (b. 1935) is the founder of the world famous Winter Star Party held each year in the Florida Keys sponsored by the Southern Cross Astronomical Society.
Tod R. Lauer
Tod R. Lauer is an astronomer on the research staff of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory.
Tod R. Lauer is an astronomer on the research staff of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory.
Todd J. Henry
Todd J. Henry or Todd Jackson Henry is an American astronomer and Professor of Astronomy at Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Todd J. Henry or Todd Jackson Henry is an American astronomer and Professor of Astronomy at Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Tom Abel
Tom Abel (born 1970) is a cosmologist who first simulated the collapse of a metal-free massive star that belongs to the first generation of stars in the Universe.
Tom Abel (born 1970) is a cosmologist who first simulated the collapse of a metal-free massive star that belongs to the first generation of stars in the Universe.
Tom Gehrels
Tom Gehrels, was an American astronomer, Professor Planetary Sciences, and Astronomer at the University of Arizona, Tucson.
Tom Gehrels, was an American astronomer, Professor Planetary Sciences, and Astronomer at the University of Arizona, Tucson.
Tom Stafford (astronomer)
Tom Stafford is an astronomer who has discovered a number of asteroids since 1997, including 12061 Alena, 12533 Edmond, 13436 Enid, 13688 Oklahoma, at Zeno Observatory (observatory code 727) in ...
Tom Stafford is an astronomer who has discovered a number of asteroids since 1997, including 12061 Alena, 12533 Edmond, 13436 Enid, 13688 Oklahoma, at Zeno Observatory (observatory code 727) in ...
Tom Van Flandern
Thomas C Van Flandern (June 26, 1940 – January 9, 2009) was an American astronomer and author specializing in celestial mechanics.
Thomas C Van Flandern (June 26, 1940 – January 9, 2009) was an American astronomer and author specializing in celestial mechanics.
Travis Barman
Travis Barman, is an astronomer at the Lowell Observatory in Arizona.
Travis Barman, is an astronomer at the Lowell Observatory in Arizona.
Trinh Xuan Thuan
Trịnh Xuân Thuận (born 1948) is a Vietnamese-American astrophysicist.
Trịnh Xuân Thuận (born 1948) is a Vietnamese-American astrophysicist.
Truman Henry Safford
Truman Henry Safford (6 January 1836 – 13 June 1901 ) was an American calculating prodigy.
Truman Henry Safford (6 January 1836 – 13 June 1901 ) was an American calculating prodigy.
Vera Rubin
Vera (Cooper) Rubin (born ) is an American astronomer who pioneered work on galaxy rotation rates.
Vera (Cooper) Rubin (born ) is an American astronomer who pioneered work on galaxy rotation rates.
Vesto Slipher
Vesto Melvin Slipher (November 11, 1875 – November 8, 1969) was an American astronomer.
Vesto Melvin Slipher (November 11, 1875 – November 8, 1969) was an American astronomer.
Victor Szebehely
Victor G. Szebehely (1921–September 13, 1997) was a key figure in the development and success of the Apollo program.
Victor G. Szebehely (1921–September 13, 1997) was a key figure in the development and success of the Apollo program.
Victoria Kaspi
Victoria Michelle Kaspi (born June 30, 1967) is an American/Canadian astrophysicist, a professor at McGill University.
Victoria Michelle Kaspi (born June 30, 1967) is an American/Canadian astrophysicist, a professor at McGill University.
Virginia Louise Trimble
Virginia Louise Trimble is an astronomer specializing in the structure and evolution of stars and galaxies, and the history of astronomy.
Virginia Louise Trimble is an astronomer specializing in the structure and evolution of stars and galaxies, and the history of astronomy.
W. Albert Hiltner
William Albert Hiltner (1914–1991) was an American astronomer, noted for his work leading up to the discovery of interstellar polarization.
William Albert Hiltner (1914–1991) was an American astronomer, noted for his work leading up to the discovery of interstellar polarization.
Wallace John Eckert
Wallace John Eckert (June 19, 1902 – August 24, 1971) was an astronomer, who directed the Thomas J. Watson Astronomical Computing Bureau at Columbia University which evolved into the resea...
Wallace John Eckert (June 19, 1902 – August 24, 1971) was an astronomer, who directed the Thomas J. Watson Astronomical Computing Bureau at Columbia University which evolved into the resea...
Wallace L. W. Sargent
Wallace Leslie William Sargent (born 1935) is an American astronomer.
Wallace Leslie William Sargent (born 1935) is an American astronomer.
Walter H. Haas
Walter H. Haas (born 3 July 1917) is an American amateur astronomer.
Walter H. Haas (born 3 July 1917) is an American amateur astronomer.
Walter Lewin
Walter H. G. Lewin (born January 29, 1936), PhD, is a Dutch American astrophysicist and professor emeritus of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Walter H. G. Lewin (born January 29, 1936), PhD, is a Dutch American astrophysicist and professor emeritus of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Walter Orr Roberts
Walter Orr Roberts was an American astronomer and atmospheric physicist.
Walter Orr Roberts was an American astronomer and atmospheric physicist.
Walter R. Cooney, Jr.
Walter R. Cooney, Jr. is an American chemical engineer and astronomer.
Walter R. Cooney, Jr. is an American chemical engineer and astronomer.
Walter Sydney Adams
Walter Sydney Adams (December 20, 1876 – May 11, 1956) was an American astronomer.
Walter Sydney Adams (December 20, 1876 – May 11, 1956) was an American astronomer.
Warren B. Offutt
Warren B. Offutt (born 1928) is an American astronomer.
Warren B. Offutt (born 1928) is an American astronomer.
Wertha Pendleton Cole
Wertha Pendleton Cole (January 18, 1891 – January 1, 1959) was an American educational administrator and astronomer.
Wertha Pendleton Cole (January 18, 1891 – January 1, 1959) was an American educational administrator and astronomer.
Willem Jacob Luyten
Willem Jacob Luyten (March 7, 1899 – November 21, 1994) was a Dutch-American astronomer.
Willem Jacob Luyten (March 7, 1899 – November 21, 1994) was a Dutch-American astronomer.
William Alfred Fowler
William Alfred "Willy" Fowler (August 9, 1911 – March 14, 1995) was an American astrophysicist.
William Alfred "Willy" Fowler (August 9, 1911 – March 14, 1995) was an American astrophysicist.
William Coblentz
William Weber Coblentz (November 20, 1873 – September 15, 1962) was an American physicist notable for his contributions to infrared radiometry and spectroscopy.
William Weber Coblentz (November 20, 1873 – September 15, 1962) was an American physicist notable for his contributions to infrared radiometry and spectroscopy.
William Cranch Bond
William Cranch Bond (September 9, 1789 – January 29, 1859) was an American astronomer, and the first director of Harvard College Observatory.
William Cranch Bond (September 9, 1789 – January 29, 1859) was an American astronomer, and the first director of Harvard College Observatory.
William Duncan MacMillan
William Duncan MacMillan (July 24, 1871–1948) was an American mathematician and astronomer.
William Duncan MacMillan (July 24, 1871–1948) was an American mathematician and astronomer.
William E. Gordon
William Edward Gordon (January 8, 1918 – February 16, 2010) was a physicist and astronomer.
William Edward Gordon (January 8, 1918 – February 16, 2010) was a physicist and astronomer.
William G. Tifft
William G. Tifft is Emeritus Professor/Astronomer at the University of Arizona.
William G. Tifft is Emeritus Professor/Astronomer at the University of Arizona.
William H. Jefferys
William H. (Bill) Jefferys (born 1940) is an American astronomer.
William H. (Bill) Jefferys (born 1940) is an American astronomer.
William Hammond Wright
William Hammond Wright was an American astronomer.
William Hammond Wright was an American astronomer.
William Harkness
William Harkness (December 17, 1837 – February 28, 1903) was an astronomer, born at Ecclefechan, Scotland, a son of James Harkness (1803–78).
William Harkness (December 17, 1837 – February 28, 1903) was an astronomer, born at Ecclefechan, Scotland, a son of James Harkness (1803–78).
William Henry Pickering
William Henry Pickering was an American astronomer, brother of Edward Charles Pickering.
William Henry Pickering was an American astronomer, brother of Edward Charles Pickering.
William Hussey (astronomer)
William Joseph Hussey was an American astronomer.
William Joseph Hussey was an American astronomer.
William Kenneth Hartmann
William K. Hartmann is a noted planetary scientist, author, and writer.
William K. Hartmann is a noted planetary scientist, author, and writer.
William Lewis Elkin
William Louis Elkin (April 29, 1855–May 30, 1933) was an American astronomer.
William Louis Elkin (April 29, 1855–May 30, 1933) was an American astronomer.
William Markowitz
William Markowitz (February 8, 1907, Vítkov, Austrian Silesia - October 10, 1998, Pompano Beach, Florida) was an American astronomer, principally known for his work on the standardization of time.
William Markowitz (February 8, 1907, Vítkov, Austrian Silesia - October 10, 1998, Pompano Beach, Florida) was an American astronomer, principally known for his work on the standardization of time.
William Maxwell Reed
William Maxwell Reed (January 12, 1871 - September, 1962), a.k.a. W. Maxwell Reed, was a pioneering U.S. author of illustrated science books for children.
William Maxwell Reed (January 12, 1871 - September, 1962), a.k.a. W. Maxwell Reed, was a pioneering U.S. author of illustrated science books for children.
William Robert Brooks
William Robert Brooks was a British-born American astronomer, mainly noted as being one of the most prolific discoverers of new comets of all time, second only to Jean-Louis Pons.
William Robert Brooks was a British-born American astronomer, mainly noted as being one of the most prolific discoverers of new comets of all time, second only to Jean-Louis Pons.
William Tyler Olcott
William Tyler Olcott (1873–1936) was an American lawyer and amateur astronomer.
William Tyler Olcott (1873–1936) was an American lawyer and amateur astronomer.
William Wallace Campbell
William Wallace Campbell was an American astronomer, and director of Lick Observatory from 1900 to 1930.
William Wallace Campbell was an American astronomer, and director of Lick Observatory from 1900 to 1930.
William Wilson Morgan
William Wilson Morgan was an American astronomer.
William Wilson Morgan was an American astronomer.
Williamina Fleming
Williamina Paton Stevens Fleming, astronomer, was born in Dundee, Scotland, to Robert Stevens and Mary Walker Stevens.
Williamina Paton Stevens Fleming, astronomer, was born in Dundee, Scotland, to Robert Stevens and Mary Walker Stevens.
Willie Soon
Willie Wei-Hock Soon (born 1966) is an astrophysicist at the Solar and Stellar Physics Division of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
Willie Wei-Hock Soon (born 1966) is an astrophysicist at the Solar and Stellar Physics Division of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
Winslow Upton
Winslow Upton was a United States astronomer.
Winslow Upton was a United States astronomer.
Woodruff T. Sullivan III
Woodruff T. Sullivan III ("Woody" Sullivan) (born 1944) is a U.S. physicist and astronomer, known primarily for his work in astrobiology, galactic astronomy, as well as for his role in the...
Woodruff T. Sullivan III ("Woody" Sullivan) (born 1944) is a U.S. physicist and astronomer, known primarily for his work in astrobiology, galactic astronomy, as well as for his role in the...
Xiaohui Fan
Xiaohui Fan (born Beijing, China) is an American astronomer, and professor at University of Arizona.
Xiaohui Fan (born Beijing, China) is an American astronomer, and professor at University of Arizona.
Yanga R. Fernández
Yanga (Yan) Roland Fernández (June 10, 1971 – ) is a Canadian-American astronomer at the University of Central Florida.
Yanga (Yan) Roland Fernández (June 10, 1971 – ) is a Canadian-American astronomer at the University of Central Florida.
Étienne Léopold Trouvelot
Étienne Léopold Trouvelot was a French artist, astronomer and amateur entomologist.
Étienne Léopold Trouvelot was a French artist, astronomer and amateur entomologist.