William Wilson Morgan

William Wilson Morgan
Born(1906-01-03)January 3, 1906
DiedJune 21, 1994(1994-06-21) (aged 88)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Chicago (B.Sc.), (M.Sc.), (PhD)
Known forBautz-Morgan classification, cD galaxy type, MK system
AwardsBruce Medal (1958)
Henry Draper Medal (1980)
Scientific career
Fieldsastronomy, astrophysics
InstitutionsYerkes Observatory
Doctoral studentsArne Slettebak

William Wilson Morgan (January 3, 1906 – June 21, 1994) was an American astronomer and astrophysicist.[1] The principal theme in Morgan's work was stellar and galaxy classification. He is also known for helping prove the existence of spiral arms in our galaxy. In addition to his scientific achievements he served as professor and astronomy director for the University of Chicago's Yerkes Observatory in Wisconsin and was the managing editor for George Hale's Astrophysical Journal.

  1. ^ Osterbrock, Donald E. (December 1994). "Obituary: William W. Morgan". Physics Today. 47 (12): 82–83. Bibcode:1994PhT....47l..82O. doi:10.1063/1.2808763. Archived from the original on 2013-10-05. Retrieved 2013-10-04.

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