Thomas A. Matthews
Thomas A. Matthews | |
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| Alma mater | Harvard University[1] |
| Known for | Discovery of the first Quasar and work in radioastronomy |
| Scientific career | |
| Doctoral advisor | Bart Bok[1] |
Thomas A. Matthews was an American astronomer. He is credited with being one of the discoverers of the first quasar, 3C 48, in 1960 using a new interferometer at the Owens Valley Radio Observatory, along with Allan Sandage.[1][2][3]
Matthews received his PhD from Harvard University in 1956.[1] His advisor was Bart Bok.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Dick, Steven J. Discovery and Classification in Astronomy: Controversy and Consensus. Cambridge University Press. p. 187.
- ^ Shields, Gregory A. (1999). "A BRIEF HISTORY OF AGN". The Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. 111 (760): 661–678. arXiv:astro-ph/9903401. Bibcode:1999PASP..111..661S. doi:10.1086/316378. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ^ "Our Activities". European Space Agency. Retrieved 3 October 2014.