Background
Hiltner, William Albert was born on August 27, 1914 in Continental, Ohio, United States. Son of John Nicholas and Ida Lavina (Schafer) Hiltner.
Hiltner, William Albert was born on August 27, 1914 in Continental, Ohio, United States. Son of John Nicholas and Ida Lavina (Schafer) Hiltner.
Bachelor of Science, University Toledo, 1937. Doctor of Science (honorary), University Toledo, 1968. Master of Science, University Michigan, 1938.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1942.
Member faculty, University of Chicago, 1943-1970; professor astronomy, University of Chicago, 1955-1970; director, Yerkes Observatory, 1963-1966; acting director, Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, 1966-1967; professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1970-1985; department chairman astronomy, University of Michigan, 1970-1982; professor emeritus, University of Michigan, 1985. Manager Magellan Project, Mount Wilson and Las Campanas Observatory, 1986-1991.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Astronomical Society Pacific, American Astronomical Society (councilor 1962-1965), Association Universities for Research in Astronomy (board directors 1959-1971, 74-85, president of the board directors 1968-1971).
Married Ruth Moyer Kreider, August 12, 1939. Children— Phyllis Anne, Kathryn Jo, William Albert, Stephen Kreider.