On what awarded the 2010 Viktor Ambartsumian International Prize?
For contributions to observational cosmology
For supporting young astronomers
For improving observation techniques
For lifetime achievement in physics
Answer
In 2010, the Viktor Ambartsumian International Prize was awarded to the astronomer Adam Riess, for his contributions to observational cosmology. Riess's work has been instrumental in the development of our understanding of the expansion of the universe and the accelerating expansion that is believed to be driven by dark energy.
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