Public figure
Leon van Speybroeck Silver
American astronomer (1935-2002)
Leon van Speybroeck is an American astronomer (1935-2002). Born 1935 in Wichita. Associated with Massachusetts Institute of Technology, American Science and Engineering, Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
At a glance
Silver- Born
- 1935-08-27, Wichita
- Died
- 2002-12-25, Newton
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- astronomer
- Also known as
- Leon P. van Speybroek, L. P. van Speybroek, LP van Speybroek
Education and professional journey
SilverWork
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1965 to 1967
- American Science and Engineering 1967 to 1973
- Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics 1973 to 2002
Education
- Bachelor of ScienceMassachusetts Institute of Technology 1957
- Doctor of PhilosophyMassachusetts Institute of Technology 1965
Awards and recognition
Silver- Bruno Rossi Prize 2002
Personal journey
- Languages
- English
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