Series 2 - Institute of Theoretical Astronomy

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BACH/D/2

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Institute of Theoretical Astronomy

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  • 1965-1975 (Creation)

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3 files

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Batchelor, George Keith (1920-2000), fluid dynamicist
(1920–2000)

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Trinity College Library, Cambridge

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Theoretical astronomy was one of the areas of study covered by DAMTP. An abortive attempt by the astronomer Sir Fred Hoyle to become head of DAMTP resulted ultimately in the creation in 1967 of the Institute of Theoretical Astronomy.

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