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Solomon Pikelner

Russian astronomer (1921-1975) · Russia · On the map · Scientists · Died at 54

Solomon Borisovich Pikelner was a Soviet astronomer who made a significant contribution to the theory of the interstellar medium, solar plasma physics, stellar atmospheres, and magnetohydrodynamics. He was professor of astronomy at Moscow State University starting in 1959.

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