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Catherine Cesarsky

French astronomer · France · On the map · Scientists · Born 1943 · age 83

Catherine Jeanne Cesarsky is an Argentine and French astronomer, known for her research activities in astrophysics and for her leadership in astronomy and atomic energy. She is the current chairperson of the Square Kilometre Array's governing body, SKAO Council.

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2025Grand Cross of the National Order of MeritAward2018Grand Officer of the Legion of HonourAward2014Grand Officer of the National Order of MeritAward2011Commander of the Legion of HonourAward2010Honorary doctorate from the University of GenevaAward2009Prix Jules JanssenAward2008Commander of the National Order of MeritAward2005Foreign Member of the Royal SocietyAward2004Officer of the Legion of HonourAward1999Officer of the National Order of MeritAward1994Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1989Knight of the National Order of MeritAward1943Born24 February 1943

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Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit2025
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour2018
Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit2014
Commander of the Legion of Honour2011
Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva2010
Prix Jules Janssen2009
Commander of the National Order of Merit2008
Foreign Member of the Royal Society2005
Officer of the Legion of Honour2004
Officer of the National Order of Merit1999
Knight of the Legion of Honour1994
Knight of the National Order of Merit1989

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She was the first female president of the International Astronomical Union (2006-2009) and the first female director general of the European Southern Observatory (1999-2007).

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Born 1943 · age 83

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