Iosif Shklovsky
Soviet astronomer (1916-1985) · Russia · On the map · Scientists · Died at 68
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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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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Harlow ShapleyBoth received Bruce Medal
Margaret BurbidgeBoth received Karl G. Jansky Lectureship
Bengt StrömgrenBoth received Honorary Doctorate of Paris Observatory, PSL University
William Alfred FowlerBoth received Honorary Doctorate of Paris Observatory, PSL University