Harlow Shapley
American scientist and political activist (1885–1972)
Died aged 86ScorpioUnited States
Biography
Harlow Shapley (November 2, 1885 – October 20, 1972) was an American astronomer, who served as head of the Harvard College Observatory from 1921–1952, and political activist during the New Deal and Fair Deal.
Shapley used Cepheid variable stars to estimate the size of the Milky Way Galaxy and the Sun's position within it. In 1953 he proposed his "liquid water belt" theory, a concept now known as a habitable zone.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Read the full article
Advertisement
Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- Mount Wilson Observatory
- Harvard College Observatory
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Martha Betz Shapley
- Children
- Mildred Shapley MatthewsWillis H. ShapleyAlan Horace ShapleyLloyd ShapleyCarl Betz Shapley
- Siblings
- John Shapley
Awards & honours (9)
- Prix Jules Janssen
- Henry Draper Medal
- Henry Norris Russell Lectureship
- Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society
- Bruce Medal
- Rumford Prize
- Janssen Medal
- Franklin Medal
- Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico
Quick answers about Harlow Shapley
- How old was Harlow Shapley?
- Harlow Shapley died on October 20, 1972 at the age of 86.
- When is Harlow Shapley's birthday?
- Harlow Shapley was born on November 2, 1885.
- Where was Harlow Shapley born?
- Harlow Shapley was born in Nashville.
- What is Harlow Shapley's zodiac sign?
- Harlow Shapley's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
- What is Harlow Shapley's nationality?
- Harlow Shapley is a citizen of United States.
- What does Harlow Shapley do?
- Harlow Shapley is known as astronomer, university teacher, meteorologist.
- Who has Harlow Shapley been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Harlow Shapley's spouse is or was Martha Betz Shapley.
- How many children did Harlow Shapley have?
- Wikidata lists 5 children of Harlow Shapley.
Popularity (Wikipedia views, last 60 days)
2,845 total · avg 47/day · peak 85 on 23/0807/0805/10
