Lyman Spitzer
Lyman Spitzer Jr. was an American theoretical physicist, astronomer and mountaineer. As a scientist, he carried out research into star formation, 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.
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Full Name
Lyman Strong Spitzer II
Date of Birth
June 26th, 1914
Age
111
Birth Place
United States of America, Ohio
Date of Death
March 31st, 1997
Died Aged
82
Star Sign
Cancer
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