Background

Lasker, Barry Michael was born on August 12, 1939 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Samuel H. and Doris (Joseph) Lasker.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Yale University, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton University, 1965.

Career

Astronomer, Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observations, La Serena, Chile, 1969-1981; Astronomer, Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, since 1981.

Achievements

• Barry Michael Lasker has been listed as a noteworthy astronomer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Astronomical Society, International Astronomical Union. M C.

Connections

Married Sharon Hilt, May 15, 1970. Children: Zephrin I., Alida Y.

Father:

Samuel H. Lasker

Mother:

Doris (Joseph) Lasker

Spouse:

Sharon Hilt

child:

Alida Y. Lasker

child:

Zephrin I. Lasker