The 2004 Sackler Prize in the Physical Sciences
Observational or Theoretical Astronomy and Astrophysics
The Raymond and Beverly Sackler Prize in the Physical Sciences
was established through the generosity of
Dr. Raymond and Mrs.
Beverly Sackler. Prizes are awarded each year
in the disciplines of either Physics or Chemistry. The
Sackler Prize supports dedication to science, originality and excellence, and
it is intended for young scientists who have made outstanding and fundamental
contributions in their fields.
We are proud to announce that this year's $40,000 Sackler Prize will be shared jointly by:
Prof. Andrea M. Ghez (UCLA) and Dr. Adam G. Riess (STScI)
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Prof. Andrea M. Ghez Department of Physics and Astronomy University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA |
| For her pioneering high-resolution infrared observations that provide evidence for, and establish the mass of, the supermassive blackhole in the center of the Galaxy. |
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Dr. Adam G. Riess Space Telesope Science Institute Baltimore, MD 21218 USA |
| For his contributions to the observational study of distant Type Ia supernovae that reveal the accelerating expansion of the universe, and the possible existence of dark energy. |