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Carl Sagan, noted astronomer, astrochemist, broadcaster and author was arguably the most influential individual in the furthering and popularizing of astronomical study in the 20th century. Sagan worked as an advisor to the U.S. Space program since its inception and was instrumental in many of NASA's endeavors, including the SETI Program and some the robotic spacecraft missions.
Sagan made astronomy accessible to the layman in the 13-part PBS series 'Cosmos', which remains the most widely watched PBS series in the world. Sagan has written over 20 books and 600 scientific papers on topics ranging from skeptical inquiry, humanism, extraterrestrials and the scientific method.
In 1994, Sagan received the Public Welfare Medal, the highest award from the National Academy of Sciences for "distinguished contributions in the application of science to the public welfare." Sagan died due to complications associated with Myelodysplasia in 1996 at the age of 62.
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Fast Facts:
- Born November 9th, 1934
- Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
- Died December 20, 1996. He was 62.
- Sagan's legacy lives on through the Sagan Prize
- The movie Contact was inspired by the Sagan Novel that shares the same name.
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Carl Sagan Questions
"The cosmos is all there is, was or ever will be" (Sagan). Discuss. Agree? Disagree? 1 AnswerFrom a scientific point of view, this is a tautology. The cosmos is defined as everything in all dimensions, including time. Thus, it has to be all there is, wa... read more
Is the Padma Lakshmis Carls Jr ad inappropriate? 4 AnswersI don't think the ad itself is inappropriate. The only way it could possibly hurt her credibility, I would think, is that some may argue that calls into questio... read more
Where can I find a vintage Carl Yastrzemski Red Sox jersey with red and green on the selves? 2 AnswersHere is one on Ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270362320793 http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imageserver.x/00000000/templeu22/.mid... read more
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Carl Sagan Audio and Visual
- Charlie Rose Interviews (January 5, 1995), (December 20, 1996)
- deviantART Search: Carl Sagan
- YouTube Video: Carl Sagan Explains the Drake Equation
- YouTube: Carl Sagan Stamp Campaign Unveiled (0:51)
- LiveLeak Video: Carl Sagan Shows 4 Billion Years of Evolution (Time: 7:53)
- YouTube: Carl Sagan in the Great Library
- NPR Radio: Carl Sagan on Pseudoscience (March 3, 1996)
- YouTube: Carl Sagan explains the Fourth Dimension
- YouTube Playlist: Carl Sagan Interview with Ted Turner (1986) (44:00)
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Reading "Contact" in my spare time. Leave it to Carl Sagan to make even the most complex topic readable & enjoyable.
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has read The Dragons of Eden Speculations on the Evolution ... by Carl Sagan and rated it 3 stars - http://bit.ly/JPg7m
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"Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it, we go nowhere." - Carl Sagan
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@ryansmithtp The Carl Sagan ones are trippier... and AWESOME. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSgiXGELjbc
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Symphony of Science Carl Sagan - Glorious Dawn (ft Stephen Hawking) – Colorpulse
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