| Authorised form of name | Wilson; Sir; Robert (1927 - 2002) |
| Dates | 1927 - 2002 |
| Nationality | British |
| Date of birth | 16/04/1927 |
| Date of death | 02/09/2002 |
| Research field | Astrophysics |
| Activity | Career:
Harwell (Zeta): Culham , Director SRC Astrophysics Research Unit (1968=1972); Professor of Astronomy, University College London (1972-1994); leading role in national and international science policy bodies such as SRC, NERC, Anglo-Australian Telescope Board, and James Clerk Maxwell Telescope Board. His determination led to the launch of the forerunner of the Hubble space telescope. Developed the International Ultraviolet Explorer Satellite, the most successful and productive astronomical space facility ever built.
Honours:
CBE 1978; Kt 1989
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| Membership category | Fellow |
| Date of election | 20/03/1975 |
| Age at election | 47 |
| Sources | Obituaries:
Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society 2004 vol 50 pp 367-386, plate, by C Jordan |
| Virtual International Authority File | http://viaf.org/viaf/98306500 |
| Royal Society code | NA3877 |
Archives associated with this Fellow
| Reference number | Title | Date |
| IM/GA/GRS/7547 | Wilson, Sir Robert | nd |
| MS/921 | Notebooks of Robert Wilson on the International Ultraviolet Explorer | May 1971-September 1978 |
| MS/921/1 | International Ultraviolet Explorer Notebook I, Robert Wilson | May 1971-August 1976 |
| MS/921/2 | International Ultraviolet Explorer Notebook II, Robert Wilson | September 1976-September 1978 |
| EC/1975/31 | Wilson, Robert: certificate of election to the Royal Society | |