Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.7 billion (2024)
John Brashear, an esteemed astronomer hailing from Pennsylvania, has accumulated an impressive net worth of $1.7 billion as estimated in 2024. Renowned for his contributions in the field of astronomy, Brashear's wealth stands as a testament to his incredible achievements throughout his career. His relentless dedication and groundbreaking research have earned him both acclaim and financial success, solidifying his prominent status in the scientific community. With such a remarkable net worth, John Brashear undoubtedly continues to inspire and make significant strides in the field of astronomy.
About
Astronomer who patented instruments for telescopes. He received the Elliott Cresson Medal in 1910 and from 1901 to 1904, he was acting chancellor of the Western University of Pennsylvania, now known as the University of Pittsburgh.
Before Fame
He grew up star gazing as a teenager and he used to look through telescopes with his grandfather.
Trivia
There are craters on both the moon and on mars that are named in his honor.
Family Life
He married Phoebe Stewart, a Sunday school teacher, in 1862.
Associated With
He was born in the same year as Irish astronomer Robert Stawell Ball.
