Background
Danks, Anthony Cyril was born on June 28, 1945 in Willenhall, England. Son of Cyril Edward and Mary Lillian (Taylor) Danks. came to the United States, 1985.
detector scientist research astronomer
Danks, Anthony Cyril was born on June 28, 1945 in Willenhall, England. Son of Cyril Edward and Mary Lillian (Taylor) Danks. came to the United States, 1985.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, Hull University, 1967. Master of Science in Astrophysics, Sussex University, Brighton, England, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy, Manchester University, England, 1970.
Master of Business Administration, University College, 1997.
Research scientist Kapteyn Sterrewacht, Roden, Netherlands, 1975-1977. Senior staff astronomer ESO, La Silla, Chile, 1977-1985. Visiting associate professor Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1985-1986.
Assistant professor Florida International University, Miami, 1986-1987. Senior scientist Applied Research Corporation, Landover, Maryland, 1987-1990. Chief scientist Raytheon ITSS, Lanham, since 1990.
Founder Center for Astronomy and Space Physics/Raytheon STX. Chief scientist Raytheon Polar Services, 2000—2001. Senior scientist S.G.T. Inc., Greenbelt, Maryland, 2001—2003.
Senior civil space staff scientist Northrop Gruman, Redondo Beach, California, since 2003. Co-I and detector scientist Space Telescope Imaging Telescope, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, since 1989. Instructor Prince Georges Community College, Lago, Maryland, 1988-1991.
Fellow American Astronomical Society. Member International Astronomical Union (commissions 15, 34, 28).
Son of Cyril Edward and Mary Lillian (Taylor) D. M. Eva-Ann Marie Johansson (divorced). 1 child, Jean-Paul Austin.
M. Maria Cristina Bories, July 19, 1985 (divorced). Children: Nicole Alejandra, Julio-Antonio Enrique.