Chambliss Amateur Achievement Award

The Chambliss Amateur Achievement Award is awarded by the American Astronomical Society for an achievement in astronomical research made by an amateur astronomer resident in North America.[1] The prize is named after Carlson R. Chambliss of Kutztown University, who donated the funds to support the prize. The award will consist of a 224-gram (½-lb) silver medal and $1,000 cash.[2]

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References

  1. ^ Amateur Awards, American Astronomical Society, http://www.aas.org/grants/awards.html#amateur, retrieved 2009-03-22 
  2. ^ Fienberg, Richard Tresch (2006-09-12), New AAS Award for Backyard Research, Sky and Telescope, http://www.skyandtelescope.com/news/home/3901806.html, retrieved 2009-03-22 

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