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Walter Orr Roberts(1915-1990)

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Walter Orr Roberts was born on 20 August 1915 in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, USA. He is known for Harnessing the Sun (1981), Our Mr. Sun (1956) and Survival of Spaceship Earth (1972). He was married to Janet Smock. He died on 12 March 1990 in Boulder, Colorado, USA.
BornAugust 20, 1915
DiedMarch 12, 1990(74)
BornAugust 20, 1915
DiedMarch 12, 1990(74)
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Harnessing the Sun
8.7
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  • 1981
Our Mr. Sun (1956)
Our Mr. Sun
7.3
TV Movie
  • Additional Crew(as Dr. Walter Orr Roberts)
  • 1956
Survival of Spaceship Earth (1972)
Survival of Spaceship Earth
6.3
  • Additional Crew
  • 1972
Creativity with Bill Moyers (1982)
Creativity with Bill Moyers
7.6
TV Series
  • Self

Credits

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  • Harnessing the Sun
    8.7
    • scientific advisor
    • 1981
  • Survival of Spaceship Earth (1972)
    Survival of Spaceship Earth
    6.3
    • scientific advisor
    • 1972
  • Our Mr. Sun (1956)
    Our Mr. Sun
    7.3
    TV Movie
    • scientific consultant (as Dr. Walter Orr Roberts)
    • 1956

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Dr. Walter Orr Roberts
  • Height
    • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
  • Born
    • August 20, 1915
    • West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, USA
  • Died
    • March 12, 1990
    • Boulder, Colorado, USA
  • Spouse
    • Janet SmockJune 8, 1940 - ? (4 children)
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    • 1 Article

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    Dr. Roberts established the prototype of the world's largest coronagraph, or solar telescope, at University of Colorado's High Altitude Observatory in 1940. He also directed the program on food, climate, and the world's future for the Aspen Institute for Humanistic Studies from 1974 to 1981.

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