Walter Baade
Wilhelm Heinrich Walter Baade (March 24, 1893 – June 25, 1960) was a German astronomer who worked in the United States from 1931 to 1959.
Walter Baade | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 24, 1893 |
| Died | June 25, 1960 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | German |
| Citizenship | German |
| Alma mater | University of Göttingen |
| Known for | Coined the term "supernova" and "neutron star" with Fritz Zwicky |
| Awards | Bruce Medal 1955 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy |
| Institutions | Hamburg-Bergedorf Observatory, Mt. Wilson, Palomar Observatory |
| Doctoral students | Halton Arp Allan Sandage |
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