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Henry Norris Russell

American astronomer (1877–1957).

Born October 25th, 1877 in Oyster Bay.

Died February 18th, 1957 at 79 years old in Princeton.

Occupations
astronomer, astrophysicist

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson