Background
Garrison, Robert Frederick was born on May 9, 1936 in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert W. and Dorothy I. (Rydquist) Garrison.
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Garrison, Robert Frederick was born on May 9, 1936 in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert W. and Dorothy I. (Rydquist) Garrison.
Bachelor of Arts Mathematics, Earlham College, 1960; Postgraduate, University of Wisconsin, 1961-1962; Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Chicago, 1966.
Research associate Mount Wilson and Palomar Observatory, Pasadena, California, 1966-1968. Assistant professor University Toronto, Canada, 1968-1974, associate professor, 1974-1978, professor astronomy, 1978—2001, professor emeritus, since 2001, associate director D. Dunlap Observatory. Director University Toronto Southern Observatory, Chile, 1970-1998.
Bronowski lecturer, 1987. Sigma Xi lecturer, 1988—1990. With United States Marine Corps, 1954-1956.
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Board directors Bruce Trail Association, 1975—1976. Member of Royal Canada Institute (vice president 1991-1993, president 1993-1994), International Astronomical Union (president committee 45 on stellar classifications 1985-1988), Royal Astron Society of Canada (vice president 1996—2000, president 2000-2002, honorary president 2005-2010, Service award 2005), American Association Variable Star Observers, Astronomical Society Pacific, American Astron Society (Shapley lecturer since 1985), Canada Astronomical Society (council 1978-1981), University Chicago Club Canada (vice president schools 1982-1988, president 1988-1990).
Married Ada V. Mighell, June 7, 1957 (divorced 1980). Children: Forest L., Alexandra, David C. Life partner Susanna E. Jacob, 1982.