Icko Iben
Astronomer
1931 –
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Who is Icko Iben?
Icko Iben, Jr. is an American astronomer and a Distinguished Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Iben received his PhD from the University of Illinois in 1958. He is best known for his contributions to theoretical star models, stellar evolution theory, concerning the production of planetary nebulae, red giant heavy element convection, and modelling of asymptotic branch thermal pulses.
Iben was awarded the Henry Norris Russell Lectureship in 1989 and the Eddington Medal in 1990.
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- Born
- Jun 27, 1931
Champaign - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
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on July 23, 2013
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