Karen B. Kwitter (1951–2024)

Karen leaves a legacy of important research on planetary nebulae and galactic chemical evolution, generations of students inspired to pursue astronomy, and substantial service to the astronomical community.

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Published
2026-08-18
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https://doi.org/10.3847/25c2cfeb.1b80dd77
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History and Developments in Astronomy
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Karen leaves a legacy of important research on planetary nebulae and galactic chemical evolution, generations of students inspired to pursue astronomy, and substantial service to the astronomical community.

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