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Obituary of Sir Francis Graham-Smith

Sir Francis Graham-Smith, a pioneering figure in radio astronomy and former Astronomer Royal, passed away at 102. His groundbreaking work in radio surveys, pulsar studies, and his leadership at Jodrell Bank significantly advanced our understanding of the universe, including the identification of distant galaxies and the development of major radio telescopes. He was a highly influential scientist, author, and leader in British astronomy, recognized with numerous honors including a knighthood and the Royal Medal.

via The Guardian|

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Sir Francis Graham-Smith's Radio Astronomy Reveals Universe's Origin

Sir Francis Graham-Smith, a pioneering radio astronomer and former Astronomer Royal, significantly contributed to our understanding of the universe's origins by measuring distant radio galaxies and studying pulsars, despite facing funding cuts and public relations challenges in British astronomy. He was knighted and celebrated for his groundbreaking research that helped disprove the steady state theory and demonstrated the universe's beginning.

via The Telegraph|

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