Background
Wayman, Patrick Arthur was born on October 8, 1927 in Bromley, England. Came to Ireland, 1964. Son of Lewis John and Mary (Palmer) Wayman.
Wayman, Patrick Arthur was born on October 8, 1927 in Bromley, England. Came to Ireland, 1964. Son of Lewis John and Mary (Palmer) Wayman.
Bachelor, Cambridge University, England, 1948. Master of Arts, Cambridge University, England, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Cambridge University, England, 1952.
Doctor of Science (honorary), National University, Ireland, 1993.
Senior science officer, Royal Greenwich Observatory, Sussex, England, 1952-1962; head department, Royal Greenwich Observatory, Sussex, England, 1962-1964; senior professor astronomy section, Dublin (Ireland) Institute for Advanced Studies, 1964-1992; honorary Andrews professor astronomy, Trinity College, Dublin, since 1984.
Member Royal Astronomical Society (associate), Royal Irish Academy, International Astronomical Union (general secretary 1979-1982, editor publication 1979-1982).
Married Mavis McIntyre Smith Gibson, June 19, 1954. Children: Russell, Karen, Sheila.