Franklin E. Roach

American astronomer, astrophysicist, geophysicist, professor, and scientist analyzing UFO phenomenon

PersonDied aged 87humanQ20657694

Also known as Franklin Evans Roach

Born: September 23, 1905
Died: September 21, 1993
Birthplace: Jamestown Charter Township
Place of death: Tucson
Occupation: astronomer
, astrophysicist
, geophysicist
Education: University of Michigan
, University of Chicago
, Franklin High School

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Franklin Evans Roach was an American astronomer, astrophysicist, geophysicist, professor, and scientist analyzing UFO phenomenon who made significant contributions to the field of aeronomy in upper atmosphere research as one of its fathers. Roach was involved in high explosives physics research connected with the Manhattan Project and later with NICAP and the Condon Committee as part of ufology.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Franklin
Participant in: Manhattan Project
Awards: Fulbright Scholarship
Family name: Roach

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