Michael A. Stecker
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Robert
Kirshner is
Clowes Professor of Science at Harvard University.
He graduated from
Professor Kirshner has written over 200 research
papers dealing with supernovae, the large-scale
distribution of galaxies, and the size and shape of the Universe. He has also written books for the general public as well as in National Geographic, Natural History, Scientific American, and Sky & Telescope. His recent work on the accelerated expansion of the Universe was dubbed the "Science Breakthrough of the Year for 1998" by Science Magazine. He is frequently seen in PBS NOVA specials dealing with astronomy. Prof. Kirshner is an eloquent speaker incorporating science with humor. |
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