Sandra Faber
American astrophysicist
1944 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American astrophysicist
Born
December 28, 1944
Age
~82 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
astronomer, astrophysicist, university teacher
United StatesBorn in Boston
1944
Born in Boston (1944-12-28)
1985
AwardDannie Heineman Prize for Astrophysics
2007
AwardFellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
2009
AwardBower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science
2011
AwardNational Medal of Science
2011
AwardHenry Norris Russell Lectureship
About
Sandra Moore Faber is an American astrophysicist known for her research on the evolution of galaxies. She is the University Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and works at the Lick Observatory. She has made discoveries linking the brightness of galaxies to the speed of stars within them and was the co-discoverer of the Faber–Jackson relation. Faber was also instrumental in designing the Keck telescopes in Hawaii.
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Who is Sandra Faber?+
Sandra Moore Faber is an American astrophysicist known for her research on the evolution of galaxies. She is the University Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and works at the Lick Observatory. She has made discoveries linking the brightness of galax
What does the name Sandra mean?+
The name Sandra means "A female given name.. Etymology: A short form of Alexandra and, less often, of Cassandra.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Sandra Faber born?+
Sandra Faber was born on December 28, 1944.
Name Meaning
A female given name.. Etymology: A short form of Alexandra and, less often, of Cassandra.
The name Sandra is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name.. Etymology: A short form of Alexandra and, less often, of Cassandra.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Sandra — December 28, 1944
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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