Goldberg, Leo
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Leo Goldberg (1913-1987), American astronomer, applied atomic physics to astrophysical problems, and is best known for study of the sun from space. According to his National Academy of Sciences Biographical memoir, "He was director of three important observatories: University of Michigan (1946-60), Harvard (1960-71), and Kitt Peak National Observatory (1971-77). He played an important role in founding the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Kitt Peak National Observatory, and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. He contributed real leadership as president of the American Astronomical Society (1964-66) and the International Astronomical Union (1971-76)."
Goldberg's association with Donald H. Menzel and interest in the field of atomic spectra began during Goldberg's undergraduate career at Harvard.
From the guide to the Papers of Leo Goldberg, 1933-1987, (Harvard University Archives)
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