Odon Godart
Belgian astronomer and meteorologist (1913–1996) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Odon Godart (August 21, 1913 – April 18, 1996) was a Belgian astronomer and meteorologist.
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Odon Hector Ghislain Godart | |
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Born | (1913-08-21)August 21, 1913 Farciennes, Wallonia, Belgium |
Died | April 18, 1996(1996-04-18) (aged 82) Farciennes, Wallonia, Belgium |
Nationality | Belgian |
Alma mater | University of Louvain |
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Trained in mathematics and astronomy before World War II, he joined the Allies after Belgian surrender. He specialized in meteorology during the war and participated in the Normandy Landings. He became Director of Meteorological Services and reorganized the Belgian air force. He came back as a professor of astronomy in 1959. He has 180 published articles, seminars, courses, and lectures in meteorology, astronomy, and other scientific disciplines.