🔬 Science Jan 26, 2026 · Emily Baldwin-Fiebrich

Dr Allan Chapman (1946-2026)

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Dr Allan Chapman (1946-2026)
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We were profoundly saddened to be informed of Dr Allan Chapman’s passing last week. A few months shy of his 80th birthday, Allan was a towering intellect in the field of the history of astronomy. His knowledge of the subject was second to none, and his indomitable spirit captivated audiences far and wide.
Allan Chapman in 2006 with a bust of the great naked-eye astronomer Tycho Brahe. The image was featured in Allan’s recent article for us on Tycho Brahe’s Uraniborg, Europe’s f

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