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Frank John Kerr

Australian astronomer (1918-2000) · Australia · On the map · Scientists · Died at 82

Frank John Kerr was an Australian astronomer and physicist who made contributions to human understanding of the galactic structure of the Milky Way. Born in St Albans to Australian parents, Kerr returned with his family to Australia after the completion of World War I.

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Guggenheim Fellowship

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He received degrees in physics at the University of Melbourne and an MA in astronomy from Harvard University (1951).

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Country
Australia
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1918 to 2000 · aged 82