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Gent, Robert Lee was born on August 21, 1947 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert L. and Rose M. (Rhodes) Gent.
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Robert Lee Gent, American astronomer. Decorated Defense Meritorious Service medal; recipient Omega Centauri award, 1998. Member of Astronomical League (vice president 1998—2002, president 2002-2006), Astronomical Association Pacific (project ASTRO volunteer 1996-1998), American Association Variable Star Observers, American Astronomical Society.
Education
Bachelor in Mathematics, Arizona State University, 1974. Master of Science in International Relations, Troy State University, Ramstein, Germany, 1979. Bachelor in Astronomy, University Texas, 1996.
Career
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1974, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, 1991. Served in space sytems, worldwide, 1974-1993. Retired United States Air Force, 1993.
News editor San Antonio Astronomical Society, 1993-1995. News editor., director public relations International Dark-Sky Association, Tucson, 1997—2006. Liaison officer IDA European, 2001—2006, president, 2007—2008, board directors, 2007—2008.
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Member of Astronomical League (vice president 1998—2002, president 2002-2006), Astronomical Association Pacific (project ASTRO volunteer 1996-1998), American Association Variable Star Observers, American Astronomical Society.
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Married Terrie Marie Gent, October 17, 1970.
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