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Edward A. Halbach
American amateur astronomer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edward A. Halbach (April 5, 1909 – March 20, 2011) was an American amateur astronomer and prolific variable star observer.[1]
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Edward A. Halbach | |
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![]() Halbach in 2003 at the Spring AAVSO Meeting | |
Born | (1909-04-05)April 5, 1909 Canby, Minnesota, United States |
Died | March 20, 2011(2011-03-20) (aged 101) |
Alma mater | Marquette University |
Occupation | Engineer |
Employer(s) | AC-Delco, Allis-Chalmers, & Siemens-Allis |
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He developed his interest in astronomy in 1933. One year later he became a member of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO). He was also one of the first members of the Milwaukee Astronomical Society[1][2] and directed its observatory for 35 years.[3] In 1947 he was elected the first official president of the Astronomical League.[4] Besides his numerous variable star observations he was interested also in solar astronomy and occultations.[2]