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Richard Lingenfelter
American astrophysicist and historian (1934–2021)
Richard Emery "Rich" Lingenfelter (April 5, 1934 – March 20, 2021) was an American astrophysicist and historian. He is known for his work on the origin of cosmic rays and gamma rays.[1][2][3] As a historian, he is recognized for his efforts at chronicling the history of Death Valley.[4]