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American astronomer and Nobel laureate Carl Sagan was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 9, 1934 and died in Seattle, Wash on December 20, 1996. He is best known as the presenter of the 1980 PBS television series Cosmos; as author of a range of popular science books such as The Demon-Haunted World, Broca's Brain, The Dragons of Eden, and Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors; as a columnist for Parade magazine; and as author of the novel Contact which was also released as a major motion picture.

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• Carl Sagan

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Sagan
  Article from Wikipedia on the American astronomer, astrophysicist, author and successful popularizer of astronomy, astrophysics and other sciences.

• Carl Sagan - First Sceptic, Then Astronomer

  http://users.tpg.com.au/users/tps-seti/sagan.html
  Tribute written by Horst Sommer. Discusses Sagan's achievements, and his role as a "speaker for Earth".

• Carl Sagan's Religion of Science

  http://www.detwiler.us/sagan.html
  Essay by Scott Detwiler on the religious implications of Sagan's scientific world view as expressed in his writings.

• Carl Sagan, Cornell Astronomer, Dies Today

  http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/1996/12/carl-sagan-cornell-astronomer-dies-today-dec-20-seattle
  Media release from Cornell University, Sagan's final employer. Biographical information and a list of major awards received.

• Carl Sagan’s Life and Legacy as Scientist, Teacher, and Skeptic

  http://www.csicop.org/si/show/carl_saganrsquos_life_and_legacy_as_scientist_teacher_and_skeptic
  Article by David Morrison recalling Sagan’s immense contributions to planetary research, the public understanding of science and the skeptical movement.

• Carlsagan.com

  http://www.carlsagan.com/
  Official page with articles, including the Baloney Detection Kit. Includes sale of books and videos.

• Even in Death, Carl Sagan's Influence Is Still Cosmic

  http://www.nytimes.com/library/national/science/120198sci-sagan.html
  Discusses Sagan's influence on space exploration, especially at NASA. Article by William J. Broad for the New York Times.

• The Darkened Cosmos: A Tribute to Carl Sagan

  http://www.csicop.org/si/show/darkened_cosmos_a_tribute_to_carl_sagan/
  Article from the Skeptical Enquirer describing Sagan's major achievements, with tributes from his friends and colleagues.

• The Planetary Society: Tribute to Carl Sagan

  http://www.planetary.org/about/founders/carl_sagan.html
  Tribute includes career highlights, posts held and awards won.

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