Background
Wagman, Nicholas Emory was born on February 22, 1905 in Saratoga Springs, New York, United States. Son of Nicholas and Minnie L. (Potter) Wagman.
Wagman, Nicholas Emory was born on February 22, 1905 in Saratoga Springs, New York, United States. Son of Nicholas and Minnie L. (Potter) Wagman.
Bachelor of Arts, Wesleyan University, 1927, Master of Arts, 1928. Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1937.
Astronomer Allegheny Observatory, U. Pittsburgh, 1930-1974, acting director, 1941-1954, director, 1954-1970, director emeritus, 1974-1980. Associate professor of University Pittsburgh, 1941-1954, professor, 1954-1970, emeritus, 1974-1980. Lecturer, Buhl Planetarium, Pittsburgh, 1939-1974.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Astronomical Society, International Astronomical Union, Sigma Xi.
Married Maria L. Taylor, September 19, 1928. Children: Maria-Louise, Sarah, Nicholas East., Junior.