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...award was presented to Whipple last night by U.S. Congressman William Minshall (Rep.-Ohio), a member of the Smithsonian's Board of Regents and the House Appropriations Committee...
...award ceremony highlighted a three-day scientific symposium honoring Whipple on his retirement as director of the Smithsonian Observatory. Some 150 astrophysicists from around the country gathered here to discuss "The Dusty Universe." Topics concerned problems in astronomy common to the theories of cosmic condensation and the evolution of the universe...
...Fred L. Whipple, former director of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and Phillips Professor of Astronomy at Harvard University, has been named recipient of the Smithsonian Institution's prestigious Henry Medal...
...medal, named for Joseph Henry, the pioneer American physicist and first Secretary of the Smithsonian, is presented to those individuals whose careers have combined unusual personal accomplishments in the arts or sciences with extraordinary service to their nation. The medal has been presented only four times since...
Fred L. Whipple is internationally known for his research on the moon, meteors, and comets. Although retired from the responsibilities of overseeing some 60 Smithsonian scientists engaged in is a slate in name only, with its members holding different positions on major issues, it is expected to help the conservative voter identify his kind of politicians...