When was Jean-Claude Pecker born?

Jean-Claude Pecker was born on 10 May 1923 in Reims.

What positions has Jean-Claude Pecker held?

Positions held by Jean-Claude Pecker include: president (1999–2001); president (1973–1976); director (1972–1977); director (1962–1969); president.

Where did Jean-Claude Pecker study?

Jean-Claude Pecker was educated at École Normale Supérieure, Science Faculty of Paris.

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Jean-Claude Pecker

French astronomer and astrophysicist (1923–2020)

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Jean-Claude Pecker was a French astronomer, astrophysicist and author, member of the French Academy of Sciences and director of the Nice Observatory. He served as the secretary-general of the International Astronomical Union from 1964 to 1967. Pecker was the President of the Société astronomique de France (SAF), the French amateur astronomical society, from 1973–1976. He was awarded the Prix Jules Janssen by the French Astronomical Society in 1967. A minor planet is named after him. Pecker was a vocal opponent of astrology and pseudo-science and was the president of the Association française pour l'information scientifique (AFIS), a skeptical organisation which promotes scientific enquiry in the face of quackery and obscurantism.

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Born: 10 May 1923 wd
Place of birth: Reims wd
Died: 20 February 2020 wd
Place of death: Port-Joinville wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: astrophysicist, astronomer, astrologer, docent wd
Education: École Normale Supérieure, Science Faculty of Paris wd

Positions held wd

president (1999–2001)
president (1973–1976)
director (1972–1977)
director (1962–1969)
president

Awards wd

Prix Jules Janssen (1967)
Three Physicists Prize (1969)
Jean-Perrin Prize (1974)
Concours général (1939)
Commander of the Legion of Honour (1994)
CNRS silver medal (1956)

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When was Jean-Claude Pecker born?: Jean-Claude Pecker was born on 10 May 1923 in Reims.
What positions has Jean-Claude Pecker held?: Positions held by Jean-Claude Pecker include: president (1999–2001); president (1973–1976); director (1972–1977); director (1962–1969); president.
Where did Jean-Claude Pecker study?: Jean-Claude Pecker was educated at École Normale Supérieure, Science Faculty of Paris.

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