Stars in her eyes. (interview with astronomer Sallie Baliunas)(Interview) From: Reason | Date: October 1, 1998| Author: Postrel, Steven; Postrel, Virginia | COPYRIGHT 1998 Reason Foundation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Baliunas is instrumental for modernizing the Mount Wilson Institute near Pasadena, CA. When she arrived as a graduate student in 1977, the observatory was nearly abandoned. However, her dedication has paid off as evidenced by the most modern observational equipment found in the building.

Astronomer Sallie Baliunas on sunspots, global warming, and the benefits of privately funded science

Interviewed by Virginia Postrel and Steven Postrel

When she became an astronom...

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