What medal did Hewish receive in 1969?
Nobel Medal
Isaac Newton Medal
Copley Medal
Eddington Medal
Answer
The Eddington Medal, awarded in 1969, recognized Jocelyn Bell Burnell's significant contribution to astrophysics. Her discovery of rapidly rotating neutron stars, initially called pulsars, revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos and opened up new avenues for astronomical research. This prestigious honor acknowledged her groundbreaking work and cemented her place as a pioneering figure in the field of astrophysics
Reaching for the Stars: The Story of Antony Hewish
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