| Robert P. Kraft AKA Robert Paul Kraft Born: 16-Jun-1927
Birthplace: Seattle, WA
Died: 26-May-2015
Location of death: Santa Cruz, CA
Cause of death: unspecified
Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Astronomer Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Lick Observatory Astronomer Robert P. Kraft's research established that dwarf novae and ordinary novae are close binary stars, and go nova as the more evolved star in the pair (usually a white dwarf) absorbs hydrogen and helium from its less evolved companion. He studied under George Herbig and Otto Wilhelm Struve, and has also conducted respected research into the chemical composition of stars in the galactic halo and globular clusters. Wife: Rosalie Ann (d. 2009, two sons)
Son: Kenneth
Son: Kevin
University: BS Mathematics, University of Washington (1947)
University: MS Mathematics, University of Washington (1949)
Teacher: Mathematics, Whittier College (1949-51)
University: PhD Astronomy, University of California at Berkeley (1955)
Scholar: Mt. Wilson Observatory
Teacher: Astronomy, Indiana University (1958-59)
Scholar: Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago
Scholar: Mt. Wilson & Palomar Observatories
Professor: Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of California at Santa Cruz (1967-91)
Administrator: Acting Director of Lick Observatory, University of California at Santa Cruz (1967-74)
Administrator: Director of Lick Observatory, University of California at Santa Cruz (1981-91)
Administrator: Director of All Observatories, University of California (1988-91)
Bruce Medal 2005
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
American Astronomical Society President (1974-76)
International Astronomical Union President (1997-2000)
National Academy of Sciences
Asteroid Namesake 3712 Kraft
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