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Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar 1910-1995

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 1, 1995 is “Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar 1910-1995,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: University of Chicago Press, S. Chandrasekhar Copyright: 1989 by The University of Chicago. All rights reserved. Used by permission.). The original explanation runs about 119 words.

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar 1910-1995
Credit: University of Chicago Press, S. Chandrasekhar Copyright: 1989 by The University of Chicago. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On August 21, 1995 one of the greatest astrophysicists of modern times passed away. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was a creative, prolific genius whose ability to combine mathematical precision with physical insight changed humanity’s view of stellar physics.”

— APOD editors, September 1, 1995

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 1, 1995
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: University of Chicago Press, S. Chandrasekhar Copyright: 1989 by The University of Chicago. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 119 words

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