Paul Baize
French pediatrician and double star observer.
Paul Baize, a French pediatrician and amateur astronomer, focused on double star observations. Beginning in 1925, he logged over 20,000 measurements across 47 years, often using the Paris Observatory. The asteroid 1591 Baize honors his work.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 11 March 1901
- Birthplace
- Paris
- Died
- 6 October 1995
- Known for
- Amateur astronomer specialising in double star observations
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Biography
Baize was the son of a doctor from Normandy and attended the Lycée de Coutances before studying medicine. He earned his doctorate in Medicine in 1931, became head of the clinic in 1932, and hospital assistant in 1934. He worked as a teacher at a nursery school, at a hospice for assisted children, and in private practice, later becoming a professor at the Necker–Enfants Malades Hospital. He began observing double stars in 1925 and was authorized to observe from the Paris Observatory between 1933 and 1971. In 1946 he published with Lucien Romani in Les Annales d'astrophysique. From 1954 he regularly contributed to the circulars of International Astronomical Union Commission 26, sending his last contribution in 1993. His observations helped calculate stellar masses and verify Newton's law. He retired to Gouville-sur-Mer in 1971.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Paul Baize born?
Paul Baize was born on 11 March 1901 in Paris.
When did Paul Baize die?
Paul Baize died on 6 October 1995.
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