James Gilbert Baker
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James Gilbert Baker (November 11, 1914 – June 29, 2005) was an American astronomer and designer of optics systems.
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Born | (1914-12-11)December 11, 1914 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | June 29, 2005(2005-06-29) (aged 90) Bedford, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Louisville (B.A.) Harvard University (M.S.) Harvard University (Ph.D.) |
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Known for | optical systems |
Awards | Magellanic Premium (1952) Elliott Cresson Medal (1962) SPIE Gold Medal (1978) |
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