Background
Illingworth, Garth Darrel was born on March 14, 1947 in Perth, Australia. Arrived in United States, 1974. Son of Norman S. and Yvonne G. (Manning) Illingworth.
Illingworth, Garth Darrel was born on March 14, 1947 in Perth, Australia. Arrived in United States, 1974. Son of Norman S. and Yvonne G. (Manning) Illingworth.
Diploma, Scotch College, Perth, 1964. Bachelor of Science with honours, University Western Australia, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy in Astrophysics Australia, National University Mount Stromio Observatory, 1973.
Postdoctoral appointment Kitt Peak National Observatory, Tucson, 1974—1975. Department astronomy University California, Berkeley, 1975—1977. Astronomer Kitt Peak National Observatory, 1977—1984.
Research professor Department Physics and Astronomy, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, since 1985. Deputy director Space Telescope Science Institute, since 1984.
Member of International Astronomical Union, American Astronomical Society.
Married Wendy L. Davies, April 19, 1969.