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Vasily Fesenkov, Russian astrophysicist
Vasily Grigorievich Fesenkov (1889-1972), Russian astrophysicist, adjusting a telescope. Fesenkov studied at Kharkov University (Ukraine), and at the Sorbonne (Paris). In 1923, he founded the Russian Astrophysics Institute in Moscow, and directed it from 1936-39. He was elected to the USSR Academy of Sciences in 1935. After World War II, he worked in what is now Kazahkstan, founding an observatory in Almaty, where he worked for nearly 20 years. He studied the phenomenon of zodiacal light and other aspects of solar system astronomy, as well as areas of cosmology. His awards included the Order of Lenin and the Order of the Red Banner. Photographed in 1962, in Kazakhstan
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This print captures Vasily Fesenkov, a renowned Russian astrophysicist, engrossed in adjusting a telescope. Born in 1889, Fesenkov's brilliance led him to study at Kharkov University in Ukraine and later at the prestigious Sorbonne in Paris. In 1923, he established the Russian Astrophysics Institute in Moscow, where he served as its director from 1936 to 1939. Recognized for his exceptional contributions to science, Fesenkov was elected to the USSR Academy of Sciences in 1935. Following World War II, he dedicated nearly two decades of his life working tirelessly in what is now Kazakhstan. It was there that he founded an observatory in Almaty and delved into studying various aspects of solar system astronomy and cosmology. Fesenkov's remarkable achievements earned him numerous accolades throughout his career including the esteemed Order of Lenin and the Order of the Red Banner. This photograph captures him during a momentous year -1962- when he was still actively contributing to scientific research. As we gaze upon this image frozen within time, we are reminded not only of Fesenkov's profound impact on astrophysics but also his unwavering dedication towards unraveling the mysteries of our universe. His legacy continues to inspire generations of scientists who follow in his footsteps as they explore new frontiers beyond our planet Earth.
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