Rod Davies
British astronomer
Died aged 85CapricornUnited Kingdom
Biography
Rodney Deane Davies CBE FRS (8 January 1930 – 8 November 2015) was a professor of Radio Astronomy at the University of Manchester. He was the President of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1987–1989, and the Director of Jodrell Bank Observatory in 1988–97. He is best known for his research on the Cosmic microwave background and the 21cm line.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- President of the Royal Astronomical Society
Employers / organisations
- Jodrell Bank Observatory
Awards & honours (2)
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Fellow of the Royal Society
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- Rod Davies died on November 8, 2015 at the age of 85.
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- Rod Davies was born on January 8, 1930.
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- Rod Davies was born in Balaklava.
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- Rod Davies's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
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- Rod Davies is a citizen of United Kingdom.
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