Past Honorary Members

Honorary Membership was limited to 10 from 1890-1900, and to 15 from 1901 onwards. Corresponding Membership was a lesser class of Honoris causa membership in the early years. A few honorary members, such as Barnard, were first made corresponding members for a short time before being recommissioned as honorary members.

Nation(s) Start Endsort descending
Stebbins, Dr. Joel USA 1958 1966
Hertzsprung, Prof. Ejnar Denmark 1946 1967
Shapley, Dr. Harlow USA 1947 1972
Bowen, Dr. Ira S. USA 1956 1973
Joy, Dr. Alfred H. USA 1961 1973
van Biesbroeck, Dr. Georges-Achille Belgium/USA 1962 1974
Clemence, Dr. Gerald M. USA 1964 1974
Plaskett, Prof. Harry H. Canada/United Kingdom 1961 1979
Bok, Dr. Bart J. Holland, USA, Australia 1961 1982
Ryle, Sir Martin United Kingdom 1973 1983

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