Tom Van Flandern
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Thomas Charles Van Flandern (June 26, 1940 – January 9, 2009) was an American astronomer and author specializing in celestial mechanics. Van Flandern had a career as a professional scientist, but was noted as an outspoken proponent of certain fringe views in astronomy, physics, and extra-terrestrial life. He also published the non-mainstream Meta Research Bulletin.
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Thomas Charles Van Flandern | |
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Born | (1940-06-26)June 26, 1940 |
Died | January 9, 2009(2009-01-09) (aged 68) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Yale University, Xavier University |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy and fringe-science |
Institutions | U.S. Naval Observatory, Meta Research |
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