Helen Sawyer Hogg
Canadian astronomer and academic
Born
August 1st, 1905
119 years ago
Died
January 28th, 1993
32 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Canada
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Contributed to the field of astronomy through extensive research and publications. Focused on the study of globular clusters and their role in the formation of galaxies. Authored several books and numerous scientific papers, enhancing the understanding of stellar populations. Played a key role in making astronomy accessible through public lectures and outreach programs.
Published notable research on globular clusters
Served as a professor at the University of Toronto
Authored the book 'The Stars and Their Spectra'
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