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Popular As | James Westphal |
Occupation | Astronomer |
Age | 93 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Born | June 13, 1930 (Iowa) |
Birthday | June 13 |
Town/City | Iowa |
Nationality | Iowa |
James Westphal’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.
James Westphal was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.
Scientist and astronomer who helped design the Hubble Space telescope. He was also the Director of Caltech's Palomar Observatory from 1994 through 1997.
He attended the California Institute of Technology in 1961.
He helped design a telescope which is now in the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum collection.
He grew up in Oklahoma, and used to work as an engineer.
The telescope he worked on was named after astronomer Edwin Hubble.