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Helmut A. Abt
Helmut Abt was the first ever to be given the PhD in astronomy by Caltech. As a leader in the field, he attended meetings in about 30 different countries, including 14 trips to China after the Cult...view moreHelmut Abt was the first ever to be given the PhD in astronomy by Caltech. As a leader in the field, he attended meetings in about 30 different countries, including 14 trips to China after the Cultural Revolution. He writes about Chinese culture, going back to hundreds of years BC when the Chinese discovered things 2000 years before the Europeans, such as sunspots, the solar wind, compartments on ships, and the causes of diseases such as diabetes and sclerosis. He also went to interesting places like Easter Island and the interior of Grand Canyon before they became popular. With a great sense of humor, he compiled about 50 funny stories about astronomers.view less
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Life of an Astronomer A Stellar Life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Stellar Life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLife of an Astronomer Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings