Thomas A. Matthews
American astronomer
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Thomas A. Matthews is an American astronomer. He is credited with being one of the discoverers of the first quasar, 3C 48, in 1960 using a new interferometer at the Owens Valley Radio Observatory, along with Allan Sandage.[1][2][3]
EducationUniversity of Toronto, BA 1950
Case Institute of Technology, MSc 1951
Harvard University, PhD 1956[1]KnownforDiscovery of the first Quasar and work in radioastronomy
Thomas A. Matthews | |
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| Education | University of Toronto, BA 1950
Case Institute of Technology, MSc 1951 Harvard University, PhD 1956[1] |
| Known for | Discovery of the first Quasar and work in radioastronomy |
| Scientific career | |
| Bart Bok[1] | |
Matthews received his PhD from Harvard University in 1956.[1] His advisor was Bart Bok.[1]