Fred Espenak, Renowned Eclipse Expert, Passes Away at 71
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Fred Espenak, renowned eclipse expert and NASA astrophysicist, passed away at 71 after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was celebrated for his extensive work on solar eclipses, including detailed maps, predictions, and outreach that inspired countless eclipse enthusiasts. His websites remain valuable resources for celestial phenomena, and his legacy as 'Mr. Eclipse' endures in the astronomy community.
Farewell, Mr. Eclipse: Fred Espenak dies at 71 Astronomy Magazine
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