George Ellery Hale, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Ellery Hale

American solar astronomer

Date of Birth: 29-Jun-1868

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 21-Feb-1938

Profession: astronomer, physicist, astrophysicist, journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

George Ellery Hale (June 29, 1868 – February 21, 1938) was an American solar astronomer, best known for his discovery of magnetic fields in sunspots, and as the leader or key figure in the planning or construction of several world-leading telescopes; namely, the 40-inch refracting telescope at Yerkes Observatory, 60-inch Hale reflecting telescope at Mount Wilson Observatory, 100-inch Hooker reflecting telescope at Mount Wilson, and the 200-inch Hale reflecting telescope at Palomar Observatory.
He also played a key role in the foundation of the International Union for Cooperation in Solar Research and the National Research Council, and in developing the California Institute of Technology into a leading research university.