Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
astronomer
|
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Princeton_University
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Gold_Medal_of_the_Royal_Astronomical_Society
gptkb:National_Medal_of_Science |
| gptkbp:born |
June 26, 1914
|
| gptkbp:children |
3
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
cosmology
galactic dynamics interstellar medium research stellar formation theory |
| gptkbp:died |
March 31, 1997
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Harvard_University
PhD_in_astrophysics |
| gptkbp:field |
astrophysics
stellar dynamics plasma physics |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lyman Spitzer
|
| gptkbp:inception |
gptkb:Spitzer_Space_Telescope
1950s |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
modern astrophysics |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
gptkb:the_Spitzer_Space_Telescope
theoretical astrophysics |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Spitzer_Space_Telescope
scientific publications educational contributions mentorship of students advancements in astrophysics development of astronomical instruments advocacy for space exploration public outreach in science collaborations with other scientists influence on future telescopes inspiration for astronomers |
| gptkbp:research |
dark matter
exoplanets supernovae galaxy formation stellar evolution star formation black holes cosmic microwave background planetary nebulae |
| gptkbp:spouse |
Mary_Spitzer
|