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Trailblazing Astronomer Sir Francis Graham-Smith Dies at 102

7/24/2025

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Sir Francis Graham-Smith, who passed away at the remarkable age of 102, was a trailblazer in radio astronomy. His groundbreaking 1951 paper pinpointed crucial radio sources, shaping the discipline. Renowned for his pulsar research at Jodrell Bank, he also penned influential books and served as Astronomer Royal, elevating Jodrell Bank's status in the global astronomical community.

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Sir Francis Graham-Smith, who passed away at the remarkable age of 102, was a trailblazer in radio astronomy. His groundbreaking 1951 paper pinpointed crucial radio sources, shaping the discipline. Renowned for his pulsar research at Jodrell Bank, he also penned influential books and served as Astronomer Royal, elevating Jodrell Bank's status in the global astronomical community.