Prize for G. V. Coyne
27 January 2009 |
Fr. George V. Coyne, S.J. (MAR), is among the 2009 awardees of the American Astronomical Society announced on 26 January 2009.
The George Van Biesbroeck Prize for 2009 is awarded to Father George Coyne of Specola Vaticana, Vatican City, in recognition of the diversity and scientific richness he has brought to the astronomical community through his visionary leadership of the Vatican Observatory Summer School and its long-term mentoring program, and for the unique role he has played at the juncture of science and religion. The prize is normally awarded annually to a living individual for long-term extraordinary or unselfish service to astronomy, often beyond the requirements of his or her paid position.