Lyman Spitzer
Scientist
Lyman Strong Spitzer, Jr. (June 26, 1914 – March 31, 1997) 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 David Morton.
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| Birth date | June 26, 1914 |
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| Birth name | Lyman Strong Spitzer Jr. |
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| Birth place | Ohio , Toledo Ohio , United States |
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| Date of death | March 31, 1997 |
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| Place of death | Princeton New Jersey , United States |
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