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Iosif Shklovsky

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Soviet astronomer (1916-1985)

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Iosif Samuilovich Shklovsky was a Soviet astronomer and astrophysicist. He is remembered for his work in theoretical astrophysics and other topics, as well as for his 1962 book on extraterrestrial life, the revised and expanded version of which was co-authored by American astronomer Carl Sagan in 1966 as Intelligent...

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Shklovsky with fellow astronomer Inna Shcherbina-Samoylova in the 1950s. Shklovsky edited a number of Shcherbina-Samoylova's translated works.Shklovsky with fellow astronomer Inna Shcherbina-Samoylova in the 1950s. Shklovsky edited a number of Shcherbina-Samoylova's translated works.

Awards 4

1982honorary doctorate of Paris Observatory, PSL University
1972Bruce Medal
1968Karl G. Jansky Lectureship
Lenin Prize

Connected to Iosif 6

Reinhard GenzelAlso won honorary doctorate of Paris Observatory, PSL UniversityLyman SpitzerAlso won Bruce MedalFred Lawrence WhippleAlso won Bruce MedalAllan SandageAlso won Karl G. Jansky LectureshipBengt StrömgrenAlso won honorary doctorate of Paris Observatory, PSL UniversityWilliam Alfred FowlerAlso won honorary doctorate of Paris Observatory, PSL University

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Iosif Samuilovich Shklovsky was a Soviet astronomer and astrophysicist. He is remembered for his work in theoretical astrophysics and other topics, as well as for his 1962 book on extraterrestrial life, the revised and expanded version of which was co-authored by American astronomer Carl Sagan in 1966 as Intelligent Life in the Universe.

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deceased
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Lived 1916 to 1985 · aged 68
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