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Raymond Wilson

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English astronomer (1928-2018)

United KingdomScientistsLived 1928 to 2018 · aged 89
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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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Awards 3

2010Kavli Prize in Astrophysics
2010Tycho Brahe Medal
1993Karl Schwarzschild Medal

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Roger AngelAlso won Kavli Prize in AstrophysicsThomas HenningAlso won Karl Schwarzschild MedalMichael PerrymanAlso won Tycho Brahe MedalJørgen Christensen-DalsgaardAlso won Kavli Prize in AstrophysicsAndrzej UdalskiAlso won Tycho Brahe MedalCharles FehrenbachAlso won Karl Schwarzschild Medal

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2018 · aged 89
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7 languages

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