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Scott Tremaine

Canadian astrophysicist · Canada · Scientists · Born 1950 · age 76

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Scott Duncan Tremaine is a Canadian-born astrophysicist. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of London, the Royal Society of Canada and the National Academy of Sciences. Tremaine is widely regarded as one of the world's leading astrophysicists for his contributions to the theory of Solar System and galactic dynamics.

A life in dates

2020Henry Norris Russell LectureshipAward2013Tomalla FoundationAward2009Petrie Prize LectureAward1997Dannie Heineman Prize for AstrophysicsAward1990Rutherford Memorial Medal in PhysicsAward1988Steacie PrizeAward1983Helen B. Warner Prize for AstronomyAward1950Born25 May 1950

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Pandora and Prometheus shepherding Saturn's F ring, as predicted by Goldreich and TremainePandora and Prometheus shepherding Saturn's F ring, as predicted by Goldreich and Tremaine

Awards

Henry Norris Russell Lectureship2020
Tomalla Foundation2013
Petrie Prize Lecture2009
Dannie Heineman Prize for Astrophysics1997
Rutherford Memorial Medal in Physics1990
Steacie Prize1988
Helen B. Warner Prize for Astronomy1983
Fellow of the Royal Society
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

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Scott Duncan Tremaine is a Canadian-born astrophysicist. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of London, the Royal Society of Canada and the National Academy of Sciences. Tremaine is widely regarded as one of the world's leading astrophysicists for his contributions to the theory of Solar System and galactic dynamics. Tremaine is the namesake of asteroid 3806 Tremaine. He is credited with coining the name "Kuiper belt".

Country
Canada
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
living
Dates
Born 1950 · age 76

In common with Scott

W. G. UnruhBoth received Steacie PrizeSajeev JohnBoth received Rutherford Memorial Medal in PhysicsGustav Andreas TammannBoth received Tomalla FoundationWallace L. W. SargentBoth received Henry Norris Russell LectureshipWilliam H. PressBoth received Helen B. Warner Prize for Astronomy

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