Lyman Spitzer
Astronomer
1914 – 1997
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Who was Lyman Spitzer?
Lyman Strong Spitzer, Jr. was an American theoretical physicist, astronomer and mountaineer. As a scientist, he carried out research into star formation, plasma physics, and in 1946, conceived the idea of telescopes operating in outer space. Spitzer invented the stellarator plasma device and is the namesake of NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. As a mountaineer, he made the first ascent of Mount Thor with David Morton.
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- Born
- Jun 26, 1914
Toledo - Spouses
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Princeton University
- Phillips Academy
- Yale University
- Employment
- Princeton University
- Died
- Mar 31, 1997
Princeton
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on July 23, 2013
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