Abt, Helmut A.

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Dates:
Birth 1926

Biographical notes:

Astronomer. Born in Germany, 1925. Research Associate, Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago, 1953-1955; Assistant Professor, 1955-1959; Astronomer at Kitt Peak National Observatory from 1963; became editor of The Astrophysical Journal from 1971-1999.

From the description of Oral history interview with Helmut Abt, 1999 October 28 and 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80923379

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Subjects:

  • Astronomy
  • Astrophysics
  • Observatories
  • Stars
  • Telescopes

Occupations:

  • Astronomers

Places:

  • United States (as recorded)

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