Arnold Wolfendale Scientist

Sir Arnold Whittaker Wolfendale FRS (born 25 June 1927) is a British astronomer who served as Astronomer Royal from 1991 to 1995. He is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Physics at Durham University and served as president of the European Physical Society (1999 - 2001).

Personal facts

Birth date	June 25, 1927
Birth name	Arnold Whittaker Wolfendale
Birth place	Rugby Warwickshire
Nationality	United Kingdom
Education	University of Manchester
Known for	Astronomer Royal Cosmic ray