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Eddington Medal
The Eddington Medal is awarded by the Royal Astronomical Society for investigations of outstanding merit in theoretical astrophysics. It is named after Sir Arthur Eddington. First awarded in 1953, the frequency of the prize has varied over the years, at times being every one, two or three years. Since 2013 it has been awarded annually.
Recipients.
Source is unless otherwise noted.
See also.
- List of science and technology awards
- List of prizes named after people
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evolution theory, concerning the production of planetary nebulae, red giant heavy element convection, and modelling of asymptotic branch thermal pulses.
Iben was awarded the Henry Norris Russell Lectureship in 1989 and the Eddington Medal in 1990. He is the author of the 2-volume work "Stellar evolution physics" (2012–2013).
External links.
- Icko Iben's Home Page at Illinois
- Award of Eddington Medal