Roger Angel
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This article is about the astrophysicist. For the American author, see Roger Angell.
James Roger Prior Angel (born February 7, 1941) is a British-American astrophysicist known for telescope design and the development of spin casting, a technique used to produce mirrors for several of the largest optical telescopes in the world.[1][2] He is a Regents' Professor of Astronomy and Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona.[3]
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Roger Angel | |
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Born | James Roger Prior Angel (1941-02-07) February 7, 1941 (age 83)[1] |
Nationality | American, British |
Education | Oxford (B.A., Ph.D.) California Institute of Technology (M.S.) |
Known for | Spin casting Lobster-eye optics Space sunshade |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astrophysics, Optics |
Institutions | Columbia University University of Arizona |
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