Giacconi, Riccardo

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Riccardo Giacconi
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Riccardo Giacconi

Name	Giacconi, Riccardo Gender: M
born on	6 October 1931 at 04:00 (= 04:00 AM )
Place	Genova, Italy, 44n25, 8e57
Timezone	MET h1e (is standard time)
Data source	Quoted BC/BR Rodden Rating AA
Astrology data	11°54' 27°49 Asc. 13°01'

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Biography

Italian physicist, the leader of a team that developed a telescope to produce x-ray images. His vision and ability to inspire others was instrumental, and he is considered "the father of x-ray astronomy." Giacconi won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2002.

After earning his doctorate in Milan, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1956. In 1959 Giacconi went to work for American Science and Engineering where he rose to the rank of vice president. From 1973 he took a position as professor of astronomy at Harvard, and later went on to become director of the European Southern Observatory.

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Events

• Work : Prize 2002 (Nobel Prize for Physics)

• Family : Change residence 1956 (Immigrated to the U.S.)

• Work : New Job 1973 (Professor of Astronomy, Harvard)

• Work : New Job 1959 (Began working for American Science and Engineering)

Source Notes

Bordoni quotes B. C. by email 11/2002

Categories

• Vocation : Science : Physics (Pro, leader in his field)

• Notable : Awards : Nobel prize (Physics)

• Notable : Extraordinary Talents : For Meritorious achievement

• Vocation : Education : Teacher (Professor of astronomy)

• Vocation : Education : Administrator (Director of observatory)

• Traits : Mind : Education extensive (PhD)