Background
Carstairs, Ian Ruthven was born on June 17, 1964 in Beckenham, United Kingdom. Son of Ruthven Lamble and Joyce (Bateman) Carstairs.
Carstairs, Ian Ruthven was born on June 17, 1964 in Beckenham, United Kingdom. Son of Ruthven Lamble and Joyce (Bateman) Carstairs.
Bachelor of Science in Theoretical Physics with honors, University Durham, 1985. Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy, University Southampton, 1992.
Lecturer in astronomy, since 1993.
Member Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, London, since 1989. Fellow Royal Astronomical Society. Member The Orpington Astronomical Society (secretary), The Planetary Society, International Society for the Study Origin of Life, Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence League and Institutes, Democratic Left Forum for Science and Philosophy, Peace News.