Background
Zirker, Jack Bernard was born on July 19, 1927 in Brooklyn. Son of Joseph and Rose Zirker.
Zirker, Jack Bernard was born on July 19, 1927 in Brooklyn. Son of Joseph and Rose Zirker.
Biomedical Engineering, City College of New York, 1948. Master of Science, New York University, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1956.
Scientist Sacramento Peak Observatory, Sunspot, New Mexico, 1956-1964, director observatory, 1976-1984. Scientist National Solar Observatory, since 1984. Solar astronomer University Hawaii, 1964-1976, professor, 1965-1976.
Consultant National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Served with United States Army, 45-47. Member American Astronomical Society, International Astronomical Union.
Married Lorette Zuckerman, January 21, 1951. Children– Robin, Alizon, Pamela.