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Vatican astronomer receives Sagan Medal
November 14, 2014
The American Astronomical Society has awarded Brother Guy Consolmagno its Carl Sagan Medal for Excellence in Public Communication in Planetary Science.
The Jesuit, who received the award on November 13, first began to work at the Vatican Observatory in 1993, and an asteroid has been named in his honor.
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Further information:
- Jesuit Brother wins top science award (Vatican Radio)
- Michigan-bred Vatican astronomer wins Carl Sagan Medal (Detroit Free Press)
- Carl Sagan Medal for Excellence in Public Communication in Planetary Science (AAS)
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