Catherine Heymans named first female Astronomer Royal for Scotland

An investigator of one of science’s great unsolved mysteries has become the first woman to be appointed Astronomer Royal for Scotland.
Catherine Heymans, a world-leading expert on the physics of the so-called dark universe, has been awarded the almost 200-year-old title.
The astrophysicist was recommended to the Queen for the role by an international panel, convened by the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Prof Heymans said: “I don’t think anyone forgets the first time they saw the rings of Saturn through a telescope, but too many people never have the chance.
“As Astronomer Royal for Scotland, I want to change that.

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