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Geoffrey Burbidge: A Maverick Astrophysicist
Geoffrey Burbidge was a highly influential English astrophysicist known for his groundbreaking work on how elements are formed in stars, co-authoring the famous B2FH paper. He also challenged mainstream cosmology with his alternative "quasi-steady state theory," advocating for critical thinking in science.