Who said "In the life of a star, we see the echo of our own mortality."?

This quote is attributed to Maarten Schmidt.

In the life of a star, we see the echo of our own mortality. - Maarten Schmidt

"In the life of a star, we see the echo of our own mortality."

Maarten Schmidt Death

Astronomer Dutch-American Born 1929 (age 97)

"The universe is a vast and wondrous place, and we are merely observers trying to understand its mysteries."

"In the darkness of space, we find the light of knowledge."

"Astronomy teaches us humility; we are small in a cosmos beyond comprehension."

"The study of quasars reveals the violent birth of galaxies."

"Death doesn't scare me anymore."

"Death and I are old friends."

"Welcome to my world."

"Death is just the beginning."