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Scott Forbush
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Scott Forbush

American astronomer, physicist and geophysicist (1904–1984)

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Born
10 Apr 1904, Hudson
Died
4 Apr 1984, Charlottesville
Citizenship
United States
Party
National Academy of Sciences

Scott Forbush was an American astronomer, physicist and geophysicist (1904–1984). Born 1904 in Hudson.

Educationsilver

  • Case School of Engineering
  • Western Reserve Academy

Awards and worksilver

  • Fellow of the American Physical Society
  • Chree Medal and Prize1961
  • John Adam Fleming Medal1966
1 more awards
  • Fellow of the American Geophysical Union1962

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Expertise: astronomy

Elsewhere: Wikipedia

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Who is Scott Forbush?
Scott Forbush was an American astronomer, physicist and geophysicist (1904–1984). Born 1904 in Hudson.
What is the Galactica ID of Scott Forbush?
DGP-RK9C99XAV6CE is the permanent Data Galactica ID for this record of Scott Forbush. The Wikidata id Q386726 resolves to it.