Institute of Theoretical Astronomy

Opening Speech

The Institute of Theoretical Astronomy was officially opened on 7 November 1967. This is the opening of the speech that Hoyle made on that occasion.

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Transcription of the speech

Hoyle's Youth | Hoyle in Cambridge | Steady-State Universe | Stellar Nucleosynthesis | Hoyle vs Ryle | Institute of Theoretical Astronomy | Hoyle on the Radio | Hoyle the Writer | Hoyle the Polymath | Honours and Medals

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