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Andrew McKellar

Canadian astronomer (1910-1960) · Canada · On the map · Scientists · Died at 50

Andrew McKellar, MBE, FRSC was a Canadian astronomer who first detected the presence of molecular matter in interstellar space, and found the first evidence of the cosmic radiation left over from the Big Bang.

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Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Member of the Order of the British Empire

About this person

Country
Canada
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 1960 · aged 50