Background
Jones, Burton Fredrick was born on October 28, 1942 in Manistique, Michigan, United States. Son of Burton E. and Florence T. (Berger) Jones.
Jones, Burton Fredrick was born on October 28, 1942 in Manistique, Michigan, United States. Son of Burton E. and Florence T. (Berger) Jones.
Bachelor of Science, University Chicago, 1965. Master of Science, University Chicago, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1970.
Postdoctoral fellow Lick Observatory, University California, Santa Cruz, California, 1970-1971, research astronomer, 1975-1979, assistant astronomer, assistant professor, 1979-1983, associate astronomer, associate professor, 1983-1987, astronomer, professor, since 1987, assistant director, since 1996. Research fellow Royal Grenwich Observatory, Herstmonceux, England, 1972-1974. Postdoctoral fellow University Texas, Austin, 1974-1975.
Member governing board Cabrillo Unified School District, Half Moon Bay, California, 1994-1998. Member American Astronomical Society, Astronomical Society Pacific, International Astronomical Union.
Married Mary K. Wood, September 25, 1982. Children: Kristine, Michelle.