Jackson-Gwilt Medal

Jackson-Gwilt Medal
Country	United Kingdom
Presented by	Royal Astronomical Society

The Jackson-Gwilt Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society has been awarded regularly since 1897 for the invention, improvement, or development of astronomical instrumentation or techniques; for achievement in observational astronomy; or for achievement in research into the history of astronomy. After the Gold Medal it is the oldest award offered by the Society.

The medal is named after Hannah Jackson née Gwilt, a niece of the architect and fellow, Joseph Gwilt and daughter of former fellow George Gwilt.

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