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Harlan James Smith

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American astronomer (1924-1991)

United StatesScientistsLived 1924 to 1991 · aged 67
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Harlan James Smith was an American astronomer. He served as director of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory from 1963 to 1989, where, among other accomplishments, he initiated the construction of the Harlan J. Smith Telescope, a 2.7-meter (107-inch) reflector bearing his name.

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Harlan J. Smith at McDonald ObservatoryHarlan J. Smith at McDonald Observatory

Awards 1

1992Masursky Award

Connected to Harlan 4

Mildred Shapley MatthewsAlso won Masursky AwardReta BeebeAlso won Masursky AwardPhil NicholsonAlso won Masursky AwardJoseph A. BurnsAlso won Masursky Award

Scientists from United States 2

Robert Weber36.8Benjamin F. Isherwood36.8

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 1991 · aged 67
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6 languages

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