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Harrie Massey

Australian physicist (1908-1983) · Australia · Scientists · Died at 75

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Sir Harrie Stewart Wilson Massey was an Australian mathematical physicist who worked primarily in the fields of atomic and atmospheric physics.

A life in dates

1983Died27 November 19831982Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical SocietyAward1959Guthrie LectureAward1958Royal MedalAward1955Hughes MedalAward1908Born16 May 1908

Also in Deutsch

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Queen's University, BelfastQueen's University, BelfastA German magnetic mineA German magnetic mineThe 40" telescope dome at Siding Spring Observatory, New South Wales.The 40" telescope dome at Siding Spring Observatory, New South Wales.A Black Arrow launch vehicle in the rocket park at Woomera, South Australia, similar to the one that launched the only satellite launched with a British launcherA Black Arrow launch vehicle in the rocket park at Woomera, South Australia, similar to the one that launched the only satellite launched with a British launcher

Awards

Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society1982
Guthrie Lecture1959
Royal Medal1958
Hughes Medal1955
Fellow of the Royal Society
Knight Bachelor

About this person

Country
Australia
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1983 · aged 75

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