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Raymond Wilson
English astronomer (1928-2018) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 89
Raymond Neil Wilson was an English physicist and telescope optics designer, best known for pioneering the use of active optics in large telescopes.
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2018Died16 March 20182010Kavli Prize in AstrophysicsAwardTycho Brahe MedalAward1993Karl Schwarzschild MedalAward1928Born23 March 1928
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About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2018 · aged 89
The same award as Raymond
Roger AngelBoth received Kavli Prize in Astrophysics
Thomas HenningBoth received Karl Schwarzschild MedalMichael PerrymanBoth received Tycho Brahe Medal
Immo AppenzellerBoth received Karl Schwarzschild Medal
Jørgen Christensen-DalsgaardBoth received Kavli Prize in AstrophysicsAndrzej UdalskiBoth received Tycho Brahe Medal
Thomas HenningBoth received Karl Schwarzschild MedalMichael PerrymanBoth received Tycho Brahe MedalImmo AppenzellerBoth received Karl Schwarzschild MedalJørgen Christensen-DalsgaardBoth received Kavli Prize in AstrophysicsAndrzej UdalskiBoth received Tycho Brahe Medal