Donald Liebenberg | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1931 or 1932 (age 91–92)[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin |
| Known for | Having witnessed 27 total solar eclipses |
| Spouse | Norma Liebenberg |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy |
| Institutions | Clemson University (current) Los Alamos National Laboratory (former) |
Donald Liebenberg is an American astronomer and adjunct professor in the department of physics and astronomy at Clemson University.
An avowed eclipse chaser, he is best known for having traveled around the world to see 27 total solar eclipses since 1954.[1][2] He is also regarded as having spent more time in totality, the darkest area within the Moon's umbra during a total solar eclipse, than anyone else alive.[2][3]
- ^ a b Koren, Marina (21 August 2017). "The King of Totality". The Atlantic. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ a b Greenfieldboyce, Nell (8 August 2017). "Go See It, Eclipse Chasers Urge. 'Your First Time Is Always Special'". NPR. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ Stephenson, Lauren; Seales, Chance (18 August 2017). "Meet The Man About To Witness His 27th Total Solar Eclipse". ABC Action News WFTS. Newsy. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
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