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Edward Robert Harrison

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Edward Robert Harrison

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British astronomer (1919–2007)

Person · Open Library

Works
5

Top works

  • Cosmology
  • Cosmology, the science of the universe
  • Masks of the universe
  • Classification of uniform cosmological models
  • Darkness at night

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States

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Quotes

  • Hydrogen is a light, odorless gas, which, given enough time, turns into people.
  • Why are the heavens not filled with light? Why is the universe plunged into darkness?

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Edward
Family name
Harrison
Gender
male
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Place of birth
London
Place of death
Tucson
Occupation
astrophysicist
Languages spoken
English language
Conflict
World War II
Military branch
British Army
Residence
Tucson
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date of death
2007-01-29
date of birth
1919-01-08
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