American astronomer and Nobel laureate Carl Sagan was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 9, 1934 and died in Seattle, Wash on December 20, 1996. He is best known as the presenter of the 1980 PBS television series Cosmos; as author of a range of popular science books such as The Demon-Haunted World, Broca's Brain, The Dragons of Eden, and Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors; as a columnist for Parade magazine; and as author of the novel Contact which was also released as a major motion picture.
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Official page with articles, including the Baloney Detection Kit. Includes sale of books and videos.
Article from Wikipedia on the American astronomer, astrophysicist, author and successful popularizer of astronomy, astrophysics and other sciences.
Tribute written by Horst Sommer. Discusses Sagan's achievements, and his role as a "speaker for Earth".
Essay by Scott Detwiler on the religious implications of Sagan's scientific world view as expressed in his writings.
Discusses Sagan's influence on space exploration, especially at NASA. Article by William J. Broad for the New York Times.
(November 30, 1998)
Article from the Skeptical Enquirer describing Sagan's major achievements, with tributes from his friends and colleagues.
(March 10, 1997)
Media release from Cornell University, Sagan's final employer. Biographical information and a list of major awards received.
(December 20, 1996)
Official page with articles, including the Baloney Detection Kit. Includes sale of books and videos.
Article from Wikipedia on the American astronomer, astrophysicist, author and successful popularizer of astronomy, astrophysics and other sciences.
Tribute written by Horst Sommer. Discusses Sagan's achievements, and his role as a "speaker for Earth".
Essay by Scott Detwiler on the religious implications of Sagan's scientific world view as expressed in his writings.
Discusses Sagan's influence on space exploration, especially at NASA. Article by William J. Broad for the New York Times.
(November 30, 1998)
Article from the Skeptical Enquirer describing Sagan's major achievements, with tributes from his friends and colleagues.
(March 10, 1997)
Media release from Cornell University, Sagan's final employer. Biographical information and a list of major awards received.
(December 20, 1996)
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