James Westphal, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Westphal

American astronomer

Date of Birth: 13-Jun-1930

Place of Birth: Dubuque, Iowa, United States

Date of Death: 08-Sep-2004

Profession: scientist, astronomer, physicist, university teacher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

James Adolph Westphal (June 13, 1930 – September 8, 2004) was an American academic, scientist, engineer, inventor and astronomer and Director of Caltech's Palomar Observatory from 1994 through 1997.His participation played an important role in designing the main camera for the Hubble Space Telescope.