James B. Pollack

James B. Pollack

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1938 - 1994

Occupation

Scientist

Description

Astrophysicist, specializing in atmospheric science of Mars and Venus. Recipient of the Gerard P. Kuiper Prize in 1989 for outstanding lifetime achievement in the field of planetary science. A crater on Mars is named in his honour. Member, American Astronomical Society.

See Also

• The Fascinating World of LGBTQ Astronomers, Astrophysicists, and Cosmologists

Further Reading/Research

• https://aas.org/obituaries/james-b-pollack-1938-1994
• http://adsabs.harvard.edu/full/1994BAAS...26.1606C

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