About Arthur M. Wolfe
Lived 1939 – 2014 (aged 74). Arthur M. Wolfe was an American astronomer, astrophysicist and university teacher.
Arthur Michael "Art" Wolfe (29 April 1939 – 17 February 2014) was an American astrophysicist, professor and the former director of the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences at the University of California, San Diego. Together with Rainer K. Sachs, he authored the paper describing the Sachs-Wolfe effect.
The disc galaxy DLA0817g is nicknamed the Wolfe Disc in his honor.
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Who was Arthur M. Wolfe?
American astrophysicist
When was Arthur M. Wolfe born?
Arthur M. Wolfe was born on 29 April 1939 in Brooklyn.
When did Arthur M. Wolfe die?
Arthur M. Wolfe died on 17 February 2014 in La Jolla.
What was Arthur M. Wolfe's occupation?
Arthur M. Wolfe was an astronomer, astrophysicist and university teacher.
What nationality was Arthur M. Wolfe?
Arthur M. Wolfe was American.
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