“Understanding the history of matter and searching for its most interesting forms, such as galaxies, stars, planets and life, seems a suitable use for our intelligence.”
Quote by Robert Kirshner
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Robert Kirshner
Robert Kirshner is an American astronomer born on August 15, 1949. He earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University and began his academic career there. Professor Kirshner is renowned for his research in astrophysics, particularly in the fields of supernovae and cosmology. more
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