Bernard Lovell
English physicist and radio astronomer (1913–2012)
Died aged 98VirgoUnited Kingdom
Biography
Sir Alfred Charles Bernard Lovell ( LUV-əl; 31 August 1913 – 6 August 2012) was a British physicist and radio astronomer. He was the first director of Jodrell Bank Observatory, from 1945 to 1980.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- President of the Royal Astronomical Society
Employers / organisations
- University of Manchester
Notable works
- radio astronomy
Family
- Children
- Bryan Lovell
Awards & honours (9)
- Fellow of the Royal Society
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- Royal Medal
- Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society
- Dennis Gabor Medal and Prize
- Knight Bachelor
- Benjamin Franklin Medal
- Guthrie Lecture
- Dalton Medal
Quick answers about Bernard Lovell
- How old was Bernard Lovell?
- Bernard Lovell died on August 6, 2012 at the age of 98.
- When is Bernard Lovell's birthday?
- Bernard Lovell was born on August 31, 1913.
- Where was Bernard Lovell born?
- Bernard Lovell was born in Oldland Common.
- What is Bernard Lovell's zodiac sign?
- Bernard Lovell's zodiac sign is Virgo.
- What is Bernard Lovell's nationality?
- Bernard Lovell is a citizen of United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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- Bernard Lovell is known as astronomer, physicist, university teacher.
- How many children did Bernard Lovell have?
- Wikidata lists 1 child of Bernard Lovell.
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