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About Lyman Spitzer
Lyman Spitzer Jr. was an American theoretical physicist, astronomer and mountaineer. As a scientist, he carried out research into star formation and plasma physics and in 1946 conceived the idea of telescopes operating in outer space. Spitzer invented the stellarator plasma device and is the namesake of NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. As a mountaineer, he made the first ascent of Mount Thor, with Donald C. Morton.
Everything about Lyman Spitzer →- Occupation
- astronomer, astrophysicist, physicist, university teacher
- Position held
- chairperson
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- June 26, 1914
- Died
- March 31, 1997