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Roger Angel
American astronomer · United States · On the map · Scientists · Born 1941 · age 85
James Roger Prior Angel is a British-American astrophysicist known for his contributions to astronomy and the design and fabrication of large optics for telescopes, solar power and other applications.
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He developed the spin casting and stressed lap polishing techniques used at the University of Arizona Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab to produce mirrors for some of the largest optical telescopes in the world. He is a Regents' Professor of Astronomy and Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona.
The same award as Roger
Jørgen Christensen-DalsgaardBoth received Kavli Prize in AstrophysicsLisa KewleyBoth received Newton Lacy Pierce Prize in Astronomy
Alyssa GoodmanBoth received Newton Lacy Pierce Prize in AstronomyRaymond WilsonBoth received Kavli Prize in Astrophysics
Andrew C. FabianBoth received Kavli Prize in AstrophysicsEmily LevesqueBoth received Newton Lacy Pierce Prize in Astronomy