Margaret Burbidge
Born in Davenport, CheshireBorn on 0st of August 1919
Died in 000
Born 1919 - English astronomer.
Educated at University College, London. Moved to USA in 1951, appointed Professor of Astronomy at University of California (1964-90). Main field of research is in spectra of galaxies and quasars. Awarded National Medal of Science in 1984.
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http://www.phys-astro.sonoma.edu/BruceMedalists/BurbidgeM/index. Biography
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