I was born in Denmark on June 1, 1939, and my childhood
was somewhat unusual, partly because of the prevailing war
situation, and partly because I lived on Aalborg Airport after the
war until I was...view moreI was born in Denmark on June 1, 1939, and my childhood
was somewhat unusual, partly because of the prevailing war
situation, and partly because I lived on Aalborg Airport after the
war until I was 12 years old. In 1951 my family emigrated to
Canada, and I became a Canadian citizen when I turned 18. My
studies took me to the University of Maryland, USA, where I
obtained a doctorate in astronomy. Here I also met my wife,
who was then a Swedish exchange student. In 1971 we moved
to Sweden, where we later had three children, and I eventually
became a Swedish citizen. My career as an astronomer culminated in my becoming a professor of astronomy at Stockholm
University, where I am now a professor emeritus.
Aage Sandqvistview less