Community of Scholars Profile
Mestel, Leon
Information in this profile has been submitted by the individual or is based on Institute records, including the publication A Community of Scholars: The Institute for Advanced Study 1930-1980.
Data from Institute records
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Visits to IAS
| Type | Affiliation | Start Date | End Date |
|---|
| [M] | Math(NS) | 9/1/1961 | 6/30/1962 |
Field of Study while at IAS: Astrophysics
Position: Emeritus Professor of Astronomy
Department: Astronomy centre, Division of Physics and Astronomy
Institution: Univerity of Sussex
Past and Other Appointments
| Appointment | Organization | Start Year | End Year |
|---|
| President | Commission 35, Stellar constitutions, Int. Astr. Union | 1973 | 1976 |
Degrees
| Degree | Year | Institution |
|---|
| Ph.D. | 1952 | University of Cambridge |
Honors
| Description | Year |
|---|
| Eddington Medal, Royal Astronomical Society | 1993 |
| Fellow of Royal Society | 1977 |