astronomer

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The idea was first proposed as a millennium project by local resident David Thomas, a retired teacher and amateur astronomer who wanted to create something that would inspire learning.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

"We were stunned to see how asymmetric this disk is," said co-investigator Joshua Bennett Lovell, also an astronomer at the CfA.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

“There’s really no one signature that can indicate life,” says Lisa Kaltenegger, an astronomer at Cornell University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Roman, which took more than $4 billion and over a decade to build, is named after astronomer Nancy Grace Roman, nicknamed the "Mother of Hubble" for her role in developing the landmark space telescope.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Still with no appointment from the Emperor, in February 1601 the Keplers moved in with Tycho’s household at a new residence provided by Rudolph for the astronomer.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin