The famous astrophysicist of Italy has died

Margherita Hack, an Italian astrophysicist, once famous for her work on stars and head of the human rights movement in her native Italy, died on June 29 at the age of 91.

The Associated Press reported that Ms. Hack died of heart disease in the Mediterranean coastal town of Trieste, where she used to be the director of a large-scale observatory observatory.

In particular Italian President Giorgio Napolitano sent a condolatory message to the departure of this famous physicist and praised her as "a noble personality in the world of scientific culture" . Mr. Napolitano emphasized that Ms. Hack is a good example of a passion for the people, leaving a noble mark in public discussions and dialogues with citizens.

Ms. Margherita Hack.(Photo: AP)

As the director of the observatory in Trieste, Ms. Kack was the first woman to manage this important work from 1964-1987. She is also a famous commentator and regularly appears in the Italian media because of interesting discoveries in astronomy and physics.

The current director of the observatory in Trieste, Mr. Stefano Borgani told Sky TV TG24 TV that Mrs. Hack is one of the first astronomers to "intuitively tell" that the future of the field of concern Astronomical observation is the use of space satellites.

Besides the outstanding achievements on Ms. Hack, she is also a figure fighting against the law of legalization of abortion in Italy and the leader of the movement against the construction of nuclear reactors in Italy.

A vegetarian since she was young, she was also a supporter of the animal protection movement in Italy and around the world.

Hack studied literature at the University of Florence, but after a year, she switched to studying physics. In the early 1950s, she became an astronomer at the Tuscan observatory. More specifically, she was also an athlete specializing in long jumps and high jumps, won championships in universities and national championships.

Italian Foreign Minister Emma Bonino once remarked that physicist Margherita Hack is "an extraordinary character".