Robert Jastrow

Astronomer and cosmologist Robert Jastrow (1925 – ) was the founding director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies in 1961. He is also Director Emeritus of Mount Wilson Observatory.

Related Topics:
Astronomer - Cosmologist - 1925 - NASA - Goddard Institute for Space Studies - Mount Wilson Observatory

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Jastrow received his Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Columbia University in 1948.

Related Topics:
Physics - Columbia University - 1948

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He has attracted criticism due to some of his statements which have been picked up and championed by the "intelligent design" movement to support their cause.

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