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Owen Gingerich

American astronomer (1930-2023) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 93

Owen Jay Gingerich was an American astronomer who had been professor emeritus of astronomy and of the history of science at Harvard University and a senior astronomer emeritus at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. In addition to his research and teaching, he had written many books on the history of astronomy.

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2023Died28 May 20232006Prix Jules JanssenAward2005Honorary DegreeAward2004American Astronomical Society Education PrizeAwardHonorary DegreeAward1930Born24 March 1930

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