Harlan James Smith
American astronomer (1924-1991) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 67
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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United States
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Type
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 1991 · aged 67
