Edward A. Halbach | |
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 Halbach in 2003 at the Spring AAVSO Meeting | |
| Born | April 5, 1909 Canby, Minnesota, United States |
| Died | March 20, 2011 (aged 101) |
| Alma mater | Marquette University |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Employer(s) | AC-Delco, Allis-Chalmers, & Siemens-Allis |
Edward A. Halbach (April 5, 1909 – March 20, 2011) was an American amateur astronomer and prolific variable star observer.[1]
He developed his interest in astronomy in 1933. One year later he became a member of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO). He was also one of the first members of the Milwaukee Astronomical Society[1][2] and directed its observatory for 35 years.[3] In 1947 he was elected the first official president of the Astronomical League.[4] Besides his numerous variable star observations he was interested also in solar astronomy and occultations.[2]
- ^ a b "Death Notice Edward A. Halbach". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 2011-03-25. Retrieved 2012-05-30.
- ^ a b Kaiser, Daniel H.; Janet A. Mattei (2003-04-26). "The William Tyler Olcott Award 2003". The AAVSO. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-08-21.
- ^ "Armfield Observatory". The Milwaukee Astronomical Society. Retrieved 2007-08-21.
- ^ Allen, Charles E. "Buhl Planetarium Assists in Creation of The Astronomical League". The Buhl Planetarium and Institute of Popular Science. Retrieved 2007-08-21.