Magellanic Premium

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Magellanic Gold Medal, front Magellanic Gold Medal, awarded by the American Philosophical Society to Nicholas Collin in 1795 Front.tiff
Magellanic Gold Medal, front
Lyman James Briggs (left) and Paul R. Heyl with the medal, 1922 Scientists for Uncle Sam awarded Magellan Gold Medal. Dr. L.J. Briggs, left, Assistant Director and Dr. Paul R. Heyl, Chief of the Sound Section of the United States Bureau of Standards, LCCN2016888398.jpg
Lyman James Briggs (left) and Paul R. Heyl with the medal, 1922

The Magellanic Premium, also known as the Magellanic Gold Medal and Magellanic Prize is awarded for major contributions in the field of navigation (whether by sea, air, or in space), astronomy, or natural philosophy.

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The Premium was established in 1786 through a grant by Jean-Hyacinthe Magellan (Portuguese : João Jacinto de Magalhães). Benjamin Franklin, then President of the American Philosophical Society, accepted it and established the terms of reference under which it would be given.

In the 217 years since Magellan offered the Premium, the APS has awarded on only 36 occasions (as of 2021): twelve for navigation, twelve for natural philosophy, and eleven for astronomy.

Recipients of the Magellanic Premium

Source: American Philosophical Society

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References

  1. ↑ Early Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society for the Promotion of Useful Knowledge, Compiled by One of the Secretaries, from the Manuscript Minutes of Its Meetings from 1744–1838. In: Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society 22(119), Part III, July 1885, p. 415, JSTOR   982561.
  2. ↑ "Edward C. Stone, 1936-2024". News. CalTech. June 11, 2024. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
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