Donald Howard Menzel
1901
-
1976
photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
country of citizenship: United States of America
languages spoken, written or signed: English
educated at: Princeton University, University of Denver, University of Colorado
occupation: astronomer, ufologist, university teacher
award received: Prix Jules Janssen, Eagle Scout
Donald Howard Menzel (April 11, 1901 – December 14, 1976) was one of the first theoretical astronomers and astrophysicists in the United States. He discovered the physical properties of the solar chromosphere, the chemistry of stars, the atmosphere of Mars, and the nature of gaseous nebulae. Source: Wikipedia (en)
Human - wd:Q1240181