Talk:Glossary of Astronomical Terms
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REMINDER: Articles in this glossary should mainly reflect the usage of a word within the field of astronomy. Please do not simply post the common usage of the word.
ALSO: Please be sure to do a little homework before posting an article and make sure you have the right idea. Do not knowingly post incorrect information as a way of "baiting" a response. If you want to write off-the-wall, funny responses, you are welcome to do so IF you identify them as "Rogue Articles" in accordance with our policy in the What is the GAT Project? section. :-) Raymond XYZ
Question: Do you think we should include biographies in the GAT? If yes, who would you recommend? Raymond XYZ
- I think biographies would be a nice idea. It's good to know the people behind a science, and who shape it today. Astronomy has so many eponyms, and it would be sensible and logical to start with those.
- My recommendations:
- Stephen Hawking (astrophysicist)
- Johannes Kepler (the one who created the laws).
- Nicholas Copernicus
- Gallieo
- Shoemaker and Levy (of comet fame).
- and Hubble (of telescope fame).
- There is also a notable Australian astronomer called Evans. He is living at present.
- EuropracBHIT
