Beatrice Tinsley
Early Life
Beatrice was born in Chester, UK, but her family moved to New Zealand after World War II. Beatrice won a scholarship to study at Canterbury University where she got a degree in physics.
Year born: 1941
Research Areas: Galaxies' Evolution, Cosmology
"I never mind spending time [with students] if they really want to learn astronomy or exchange ideas."
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