Starlit Memories Lead Scientist Back to His Roots
Monday, February 8, 2010 - 10:07
in Astronomy & Space
Thanasis Economou's early fascination with the heavens led to a vital role in the study of the solar system at the University of Chicago. But his memories tugged at him again during a trip to Greece two years ago, and led him to propose building an astronomical observatory near his childhood home.