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Sagan, Carl
American astronomer and Nobel laureate Carl Sagan was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 9, 1934 and died in Seattle, Wash on December 20, 1996. He is best known as the presenter of the 1980 PBS television series Cosmos; as author of a range of popular science books such as The Demon-Haunted World, Broca's Brain, The Dragons of Eden, and Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors; as a columnist for Parade magazine; and as author of the novel Contact which was also released as a major motion picture.
Sites in Sagan, Carl
Carl Sagan Memorial Book
Includes contributions from around the world (hosted by the Federation of American Scientists).
Carlsagan.com
Official page with articles, including the Baloney Detection Kit. Includes sale of books and videos.
The Planetary Society: Tribute to Carl Sagan
Tribute includes career highlights, posts held and links. Also, links to numerous individual tributes from Society members and site visitors.
Even in Death, Carl Sagan's Influence Is Still Cosmic
Discusses Sagan's influence on space exploration, especially at NASA. Article by William J. Broad for the New York Times.
Carl Sagan - First Sceptic, Then Astronomer
Tribute written by Horst Sommer. Discusses Sagan's achievements, and his role as a "speaker for Earth".
Carl Sagan: An Appreciation
Detailed discussion of his work and materialist outlook, and includes a focus on his attitude to Trotsky. Written by Joseph Bradshaw for the World Socialist Web Site.
In Memory of Carl Sagan
Three articles from Skeptic magazine, written by Tom McDonough, James Randi, and Michael Shermer. Also includes transcriptions of Sagan's comments on a number of topics.
Carl Sagan, Cornell Astronomer, Dies Today
Media release from Cornell University, Sagan's final employer. Biographical information and a list of major awards received.
Contact: A Eulogy to Carl Sagan
Ray Bohlin critiques Sagan's novel, Contact, from a Christian perspective and describes the inconsistencies he sees.
CSICOP News - In Memory of Carl Sagan
Obituary describing Sagan's major achievements, and focusing on his skeptical views. Includes short Real Audio message.
The Books and Ideas of Carl Sagan
John William Schmidt discusses Sagan's work, especially The Demon-Haunted World and Contact.
Dr. Carl Sagan
Profile offers biographical information, a bibliography, and related links.
My Personal Tribute to Dr. Carl Sagan
A site dedicated to the memory of Dr. Carl Sagan. Includes pictures of Sagan's gravesite.
Quotes and Books by Carl Sagan
Quotes and references by Carl Sagan and a listing of his many books.
Carl Sagan's Religion of Science
Essay by Scott Detwiler on the religious implications of Sagan's scientific world view as expressed in his writings. |
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