About Solomon Pikelner
Lived 1921 – 1975 (aged 54). Solomon Pikelner was a Russian astronomer.
Solomon Borisovich Pikelner (; February 6, 1921 – November 19, 1975) was a Soviet astronomer who made a significant contribution to the theory of the interstellar medium, solar plasma physics, stellar atmospheres, and magnetohydrodynamics. He was professor of astronomy at Moscow State University starting in 1959. The crater Pikelʹner on the Moon and asteroid 1975 Pikelner bear his name.
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Who was Solomon Pikelner?
Russian astronomer (1921-1975)
When was Solomon Pikelner born?
Solomon Pikelner was born on 6 February 1921 in Baku.
When did Solomon Pikelner die?
Solomon Pikelner died on 19 November 1975 in Moscow.
What was Solomon Pikelner's occupation?
Solomon Pikelner was an astronomer.
What nationality was Solomon Pikelner?
Solomon Pikelner was Russian.
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