| Birth: | Nov. 9, 1934 | | Death: | Dec. 20, 1996 | 
Scientist. He was an American astronomer and science writer who used his talents not only for scientific research and government space projects but also in mass media. He obtained his PhD from the University of Chicago in 1960 and taught at Berkeley and Harvard and also worked at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (1962 to 68). He is perhaps best known for his work (as co-producer and narrator) in his television series "Cosmos" (1980). Major publications included "Atmospheres of Mars and Venus" (1961); "Planetary Exploration" (1970); "The Cosmic Connection: An Extraterrestrial Perspective" (1973); "Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science" (1979); the novel "Contact" (1985); "Nuclear Winter" (1985); and "The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark" (1996).
Cause of death: Bone marrow cancer
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Lakeview Cemetery
Ithaca
Tompkins County
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Your TV show from the 80's was one of the best on the universe. Your trademark "billions & billions" has become an icon of verse. Thanks for the wonderful memories.
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