Arthur Hoag
American astronomer (1921-1999) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 78
Arthur Allen Hoag was an American astronomer most famous for his discovery of Hoag's Object, a type of ring galaxy, in 1950. He worked at the Naval Ordnance Laboratory, was director of the stellar division of Kitt Peak National Observatory and later the director of Lowell Observatory from 1977-1986.
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He was also one of the founders of the dark-sky movement.
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 1999 · aged 78
