Sir Fred Hoyle FRS was an astronomer who held some controversial views. He coined the term"Big Bang", even though he rejected the theory, preferring the "steady-state model". He also believed that life arrived on earth from elsewhere and was not home-grown.
Spent most of his working life at St John's College, Cambridge. Wrote science fiction novels, etc.
Born Yorkshire, died Bournmouth.
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Fred Hoyle
Fred Hoyle became known for his original, even controversial, approach to his...
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A prime meridian. Established by Sir George Airy. By 1884, over two-thirds of all ships and tonnage used it as the reference meridian on their charts and maps. In October of that year, 41 delegates...
Courtier and scientist. Called Lord Herbert. Catholic. In the court of King Charles I.
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The first memorial created by the Police Memorial Trust, it was unveiled by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
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