Background
Rodgers, Alexander William was born on May 24, 1932 in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Son of William Moodie and Jane Eno (Mason) Rodgers.
Rodgers, Alexander William was born on May 24, 1932 in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Son of William Moodie and Jane Eno (Mason) Rodgers.
Bachelor of Science with honours, University Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National University, Canberra, 1958.
Research fellow, Mount Stromlo Observatory, Canberra, Australia, 1958-1959; fellow, Mount Stromlo Observatory, Canberra, Australia, 1961-1966; senior fellow, Mount Stromco Observatory, Canberra, 1966-1972; professorial fellow, Mount Stromco Observatory, Canberra, 1972-1987; professor, director, Mount Stromco Observatory, Canberra, 1987-1992; professor, Mount Stromco Observatory, Canberra, since 1992. Member county Australian National U., Canberra, since 1976.
Member American Astronomical Society, Astronomical Society of India (life), Astronomical Society of Australia, International Astronomical Union.
Married Ruth McEwen Dedman, January 25, children: Jane McEwen, Andrew John William, Sarah Eliza.