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Hubert Reeves, Canadian-French astrophysicist and author (died 2023)
Hubert Reeves was a French-Canadian astrophysicist and popularizer of science. In 2011, the Prix Hubert-Reeves was created. Hubert Reeves (July 13, 1932 – October 13, 2023) was a French-Canadian astrophysicist and popularizer of science. Asteroid 9631 Hubertreeves is named after Reeves: see Meanings of asteroid names (9501-10000).
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Hubert Reeves was born in 1932. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.
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| Measure | 1932 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | $0.18 | $3.45/gal |
| Average home | $5,000 | $435,000 |
| Average income | $2,600 | $67,500 |
| Movie ticket | $0.20 | $11.95 |
| Postage stamp | $0.03 | $0.73 |
| Population | 124.8M | 341 million |
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