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Neil Gehrels

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American astronomer (1952-2017)

United StatesScientistsLived 1952 to 2017 · aged 64
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Cornelis A. "Neil" Gehrels was an American astrophysicist specializing in the field of gamma-ray astronomy.

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Neil Gehrels in cleanroom with Swift space telescopeNeil Gehrels in cleanroom with Swift space telescope

Awards 6

2017Dan David Prize
2009Henry Draper Medal
2007Bruno Rossi Prize
2006NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal
Fellow of the American Physical Society
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Connected to Neil 6

Carl H. JuneAlso won Dan David PrizeHeino FalckeAlso won Henry Draper MedalGabriela GonzálezAlso won Bruno Rossi PrizeJohn HouboltAlso won NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement MedalGeoffrey MarcyAlso won Henry Draper MedalGeorge M. WhitesidesAlso won Dan David Prize

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Cornelis A. "Neil" Gehrels was an American astrophysicist specializing in the field of gamma-ray astronomy. He was Chief of the Astroparticle Physics Laboratory at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) from 1995 until his death, and was best known for his work developing the field from early balloon instruments to space observatories such as the NASA Swift mission, for which he was the principal investigator. Gehrels lead the WFIRST wide-field infrared telescope towards a launch in August 2026. He was a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1952 to 2017 · aged 64
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