Edwin Peebles
Canadian-American astronomer & Nobel Laureate in Physics
1935 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Canadian-American astronomer & Nobel Laureate in Physics
Born
April 25, 1935
Age
~91 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
astronomer, physicist, astrophysicist
CanadaBorn in Winnipeg
1935
Born in Winnipeg (1935-04-25)
1981
AwardEddington Medal
1982
AwardDannie Heineman Prize for Astrophysics
1989
AwardPetrie Prize Lecture
1993
AwardHenry Norris Russell Lectureship
1995
AwardBruce Medal
Present
About
Phillip James Edwin Peebles is a Canadian-American astrophysicist, astronomer, and theoretical cosmologist who was Albert Einstein Professor in Science, emeritus, at Princeton University. He is widely regarded as one of the world's leading theoretical cosmologists in the period since 1970, with major theoretical contributions to primordial nucleosynthesis, dark matter, the cosmic microwave background, and structure formation.
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Who is Edwin Peebles?+
Phillip James Edwin Peebles is a Canadian-American astrophysicist, astronomer, and theoretical cosmologist who was Albert Einstein Professor in Science, emeritus, at Princeton University. He is widely regarded as one of the world's leading theoretical cosmologists in the period since 1970, with majo
What does the name Edwin mean?+
The name Edwin means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edwin Peebles born?+
Edwin Peebles was born on April 25, 1935.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).
The name Edwin is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edwin — April 25, 1935
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
Respect.
— .
Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
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