Space Pioneer and Science Legend, Robert Jastrow, Dies at 82
Famous for breaking with his brethren, and leading the way onto the public stage, Jastrow made numerous appearances on CBS and NBC during the lunar missions. His ability to explain scientific concepts in a way that was not only understandable, but interesting, eventually led to him hosting over 100 programs on CBS about space and other scientific matters.
His best-selling book, "Red Giants and White Dwarfs," made the case for the need of humanity to explore outer space. He wrote many, many other books, articles, and even helped found the Goddard Institute for Space Studies.
Among many other accomplishments, Jastrow spent his latter years caring for the famed Mt. Wilson Observatory, where the legendary telescope that Edwin Hubble used to prove that our Milky Way was only one small piece of a limitless universe is housed.
We are grateful for having known his company, and, whether we know it or not, all our lives are far richer for his contribution. God rest his soul.
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2 Comments
Post a CommentVery interesting. For some reason I am reminded of the quote, "If I have seen farther, it is because I stand on the shoulders of giants." Or something to that affect.
Thank you for this.