Maarten Schmidt
1929 – 2022 · NL, US
Biography
Maarten Schmidt (1929–2022) was an astronomer or scientist associated with Netherlands, United States. Recognized the large redshift of quasars, establishing them as extremely luminous distant objects. In this library, the biography is linked to Quasars, Redshift-space distortions so the historical contribution can be read beside the modern scientific concepts it influenced.
Contributions
Recognized the large redshift of quasars, establishing them as extremely luminous distant objects.
Legacy & impact
The legacy of Maarten Schmidt remains visible in modern work on Quasars, Redshift-space distortions and in the broader shift toward quantitative, testable astronomy.
Key works & discoveries
- Identification of the large redshift of 3C 273 (1963)
- Establishment of quasars as highly luminous extragalactic sources
Identification of the large redshift of 3C 273 (1963); Establishment of quasars as highly luminous extragalactic sources.