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Albert Whitford

American astronomer (1905-2002) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 96

Albert Edward Whitford was an American physicist and astronomer. He served as director of the Washburn Observatory of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Lick Observatory.

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2002Died28 March 20021996Bruce MedalAward1986Henry Norris Russell LectureshipAward1960Prix Jules JanssenAward1905Born22 October 1905

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Bruce Medal1996
Henry Norris Russell Lectureship1986
Prix Jules Janssen1960

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 2002 · aged 96