Background
He was born in Hillsdale, Michigan, and earned his Doctor of Philosophy in physics at the University of Michigan under the supervision of H. Richard Crane.
Astronomer astrophysicist university professor
He was born in Hillsdale, Michigan, and earned his Doctor of Philosophy in physics at the University of Michigan under the supervision of H. Richard Crane.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics, University of Michigan, 1957; Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering, University Michigan, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, University of Michigan, 1962.
Lecturer physics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1962-1963; instructor, Princeton University, New Jersey, 1963-1965; assistant professor, Princeton University, 1965-1968; associate professor, Princeton University, 1968-1971; professor, Princeton University, New Jersey, since 1971; department chairman, Princeton University, New Jersey, 1987-1990. Consultant National Aeronautics and Space Administration, member COBE satellite team, member Map satellite team.
National Academy of Sciences.
Married Sharon E. Harper, June 14, 1958 (divorced June 1979). Children: Wendy, Kenton. Married Eunice H. Dowell, October 13, 1984.