Allan Sandage
Astronomer and cosmologist, discovered quasars
Born
June 18th, 1926
98 years ago
Died
November 13th, 2010
14 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American astronomer and cosmologist made significant contributions to the understanding of galaxies and cosmic evolution. Participated in the discovery of quasars, elucidating their nature and distribution. Developed techniques for measuring the distance to galaxies and advancing methods in photometry and stellar classification. Played a crucial role in establishing the Hubble constant, providing insights into the expansion of the universe. Published numerous influential papers that shaped modern cosmology and observational astronomy.
Discovered and classified quasars
Contributed to the measurement of the Hubble constant
Published extensive research in cosmology
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