Pol Swings
Astrophysicist (1906-1983) · Belgium · On the map · Scientists · Died at 77
Polydore Félix Ferdinand Swings was a Belgian astrophysicist who was known for his studies of the composition and structure of stars and comets. He used spectroscopy to identify the elements in astronomical bodies, and, in particular, comets.
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1983Died28 October 19831963Honorary Doctor of the University of BordeauxAward1961Janssen MedalAward1958Prix Jules JanssenAward1948Francqui PrizeAward1906Born24 September 1906
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Swings studied at the University of Liège, where he was professor of spectroscopy and astrophysics from 1932 to 1975. He was also a visiting professor at the University of Chicago in the United States.
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Belgium
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Lived 1906 to 1983 · aged 77
