Topics: Biography : Astronomers
Astronomy is probably the oldest of all the sciences. Today, it is about the only science also practiced by amateurs. This site lists biographies and autobiographies of well known astronomers, and some not as well known. The links are suitable for kids to read and use for enjoyment or for schoolwork.
Brahe, Tycho
This category lists pages and sites about the Danish scientist Tycho Brahe, born Tyge Ottesen Brahe born on 14 December 1546 in Skane, then in Denmark, now in Sweden.
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Chandrasekhar, Subrahmanyan
This category lists pages and sites about the American astrophysicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar (October 19, 1910, Punjab Lahore, British India, now in Pakistan, – August 21, 1995, Chicago, Illinois, United States).
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Eratosthenes
This category lists pages and sites about the Greek mathematician, geographer and astronomer Eratosthenes (276 BC - 194 BC) All sites listed here are suitable for children and teens to read and use for enjoyment and/or for schoolwork.
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Hubble, Edwin
This category lists pages and sites about the American astronomer Edwin Powell Hubble (November 20, 1889 – September 28, 1953).
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Kepler, Johannes
This category lists pages and sites about the German mathematician, astronomer and astrologer Johannes Kepler (December 27, 1571 – November 15, 1630).
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Sagan, Carl
This category lists pages and sites about the American astronomer and astrochemist Carl Edward Sagan (November 9, 1934 – December 20, 1996).
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