Author:
Kellermann Kenneth I.,Bouton Ellen N.,Brandt Sierra S.
Abstract
AbstractThe search for the director of NRAO turned out to be unexpectedly difficult, as various astronomers turned down offers, citing the remoteness of the Green Bank site and the need to give up their own research programs. Finally, in 1959, Otto Struve, a distinguished optical astronomer and member of AUI’s Search Committee, agreed to take on the job. But in 1961 both he and AUI President Lloyd Berkner resigned. I.I. Rabi, the new AUI President, appointed Australian Joe Pawsey as NRAO director, but due to a fatal illness he never served, and in 1962, Dave Heeschen became the new NRAO Director.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
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