
The Unexpected Hero of Light
Initial Conditions: A Physics History Podcast
The Life of John Brashir
John Brashir became well known for his work in education, separate from his work as a lens maker. He was generous with scholarships and almost anyone who asked would receive funding. His wife Phoebe eventually sustained a crippling ankle injury and could no longer walk, so he nursed her full time. The Old Astronomer to his people is the final line of a beautiful poem by Sarah Williams called "The Old Astronomer"
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