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James Westphal

American astronomer (1930-2004) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 74

James Adolph Westphal was an American academic, scientist, engineer, inventor and astronomer and Director of Caltech's Palomar Observatory from 1994 through 1997.

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Awards

MacArthur Fellows Program

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2004 · aged 74