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Professor Emeritus of Astronomy and History of Science Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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Plutons, Planets and Dwarves

Newer:Astronomers Lean Towards Eight PlanetsOlder:Pluto May Get Demoted After All
PostedMay 25, 2013
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Latest Book

In his new book, Owen looks at the nature of science and our understanding of the cosmos.

In his new book, Owen looks at the nature of science and our understanding of the cosmos.

In the News

In a Planet-or-Not Debate, Some Astronomers Say "Long Live Planet Pluto"

As disagreements continue over Pluto's planetary status, scientists weigh the pros and cons at a Harvard debate. — National Geographic

Owen Gingerich's Scientific Revolution

He sees the universe through the lens of science, but with the awe of devotion. For him, there is no conflict between science and God, only between man and ignorance. — AAAS Member Spotlight

Kepler, Mars and the Turning Point in Astronomy

In the debut issue of a new open access online journal, Euresis, Owen offers a fascinating essay on Johannes Kepler and his book Astronomia Nova. — Forbes

The Night the Scientific Revolution Began

Owen describes how he recently discovered handwritten notes by Galileo pinpointing the moment in which he realized the Earth was not the center of the universe — Discover

Lecture   The Divine Handiwork: Evolution and the Wonder of Life   Owen delivered the inaugural Beggs Lecture on Science, Spirituality and Society at Cornell University.

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The Divine Handiwork: Evolution and the Wonder of Life

Owen delivered the inaugural Beggs Lecture on Science, Spirituality and Society at Cornell University.

 
 
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