Robert B. Leighton

GPTKB entity

Properties (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Astronomer
gptkbp:affiliation Caltech
gptkbp:almaMater gptkb:California_Institute_of_Technology
gptkbp:awards gptkb:National_Medal_of_Science
gptkbp:born March 10, 1916
gptkbp:children 3
gptkbp:contribution Helioseismology
gptkbp:died December 24, 1997
gptkbp:field Astrophysics
Solar Astronomy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Robert B. Leighton
gptkbp:influenced Solar_Observatories
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:George_Ellery_Hale
gptkbp:knownFor gptkb:Leighton_Solar_Observatory
Solar_Physics
gptkbp:nationality American
gptkbp:research gptkb:Cosmic_Rays
gptkb:Black_Holes
Astrobiology
Cosmology
Gravitational Waves
Planetary Science
Solar Wind
Dark Energy
Dark Matter
Exoplanets
Supernovae
Radio Astronomy
Astronomical Instruments
Gamma-Ray Bursts
Neutron Stars
Solar Flares
Interstellar Medium
Space Weather
Astrophysical Phenomena
Solar Atmosphere
Solar Magnetic Fields
Sunspots
Astrophysical Simulations
Optical Astronomy
Pulsars
Coronal Mass Ejections
Solar Cycle
Astrophysical Data Analysis
Astrophysical Jets
Astrophysical Observations
Astrophysical Theory
X-ray Astronomy
Astrophysical Education
Astrophysical Outreach
Ultraviolet Astronomy
Galactic_Dynamics
Stellar_Evolution
Astrophysical_Modeling
Quantum_Astrophysics
Infrared_Astronomy
gptkbp:researchFocus Sun's_magnetic_field
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Margaret_Leighton
gptkbp:work gptkb:Mount_Wilson_Observatory
NASA