Scientists born on September 14

Take a focused look at the scientists born on September 14. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1915 John Dobson

  John Dobson was an American amateur astronomer and a popularizer of astronomy, best known for inventing the Dobsonian telescope mount, which revolutionized amateur telescopic observation by making large telescopes more affordable and portable. [bio]