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Harlow Shapley

American astronomer (1885-1972)

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Lived 1885–1972, aged 87United States
United States flagUnited StatesScientistsScientist
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    47 languages
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    1885–1972
    Aged 87
  • Known for
    Of Stars and Men
    1961
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Updated 2026-06-21

Harlow Shapley was an American astronomer, who served as head of the Harvard College Observatory from 1921–1952, and political activist during the New Deal and Fair Deal.

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Born
November 2, 1885
Died
October 20, 1972
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