Grote Reber

American pioneer of radio astronomy (1911–2002)
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Grote Reber
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Grote Reber

Summary

Grote Reber is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wheaton[2]. He was born on December 22, 1911[3]. He died in Ouse[4]. He died on December 20, 2002[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], astronomer[7], engineer[8], and amateur radio operator[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Grote Reber's place of birth was Wheaton[2].
  • Grote Reber passed away in Ouse[4].
  • Grote Reber was born on December 22, 1911[3].
  • Grote Reber died on December 20, 2002[5].
  • Grote Reber is buried at Bothwell Cemetery[11].
  • Grote Reber held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Grote Reber held citizenship in Australia[13].
  • Grote Reber worked as a physicist[6].
  • Grote Reber worked as an astronomer[7].
  • Grote Reber's professions included engineer[8].
  • Grote Reber's professions included amateur radio operator[9].
  • Grote Reber's field of work was radio astronomy[14].
  • Grote Reber was employed by University of Tasmania[15].
  • Grote Reber was educated at Illinois Institute of Technology[16].
  • Grote Reber's education included a stint at Wheaton Warrenville South High School[17].
  • Grote Reber received the Elliott Cresson Medal[18].
  • Grote Reber received the Henry Norris Russell Lectureship[19].
  • Grote Reber received the Jackson-Gwilt Medal[20].
  • Grote Reber received the Bruce Medal[21].
  • Grote Reber received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[22].
  • Grote Reber received the Karl G. Jansky Lectureship[23].
  • Grote Reber was a member of American Astronomical Society[24].
  • Grote Reber's religion is recorded as atheism[25].
  • Grote Reber is recorded as male[26].
  • Grote Reber's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Grote Reber's place of birth was Wheaton[2]. He was born on December 22, 1911[3].

Education

Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology[16], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1940[30], headquartered in Chicago[31] and Wheaton Warrenville South High School[17], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1876[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], astronomer[7], engineer[8], and amateur radio operator[9]. Grote Reber's field of work was radio astronomy[14]. He was employed by University of Tasmania[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Elliott Cresson Medal[18], an award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1875[37]; Henry Norris Russell Lectureship[19], a science award[38], in United States[39]; Jackson-Gwilt Medal[20], a science award[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1897[42]; Bruce Medal[21], an award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1898[45]; National Inventors Hall of Fame[22], a hall of fame[46], in United States[47], founded in 1973[48], headquartered in North Canton[49]; and Karl G. Jansky Lectureship[23], an award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1966[52].

Personal Life

Grote Reber's religion is recorded as atheism[25].

Death and Burial

Grote Reber died on December 20, 2002[5]. He passed away in Ouse[4]. He is buried at Bothwell Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Grote Reber include Grote Reber Medal[53], an award[54].

Why It Matters

Grote Reber has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

He is credited with the discovery of Cygnus A[56], a radio galaxy[57]. Entities named for him include Grote Reber Medal[53], an award[54].

FAQs

Where was Grote Reber born?

Grote Reber's place of birth was Wheaton[2].

Where did Grote Reber die?

Grote Reber died in Ouse[4].

What did Grote Reber do for work?

Grote Reber worked as physicist[6], astronomer[7], engineer[8], and amateur radio operator[9].

Where did Grote Reber go to school?

Grote Reber was educated at Illinois Institute of Technology[16] and Wheaton Warrenville South High School[17].

What awards did Grote Reber receive?

Honors received include Elliott Cresson Medal[18], Henry Norris Russell Lectureship[19], Jackson-Gwilt Medal[20], and Bruce Medal[21].

What did Grote Reber discover?

Grote Reber is credited as discoverer of Cygnus A[56].

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  24. [3] . Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana. wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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