The Brouwer Award is awarded annually by the
Division on Dynamical Astronomy of the
American Astronomical Society for outstanding lifetime achievement in the field of
dynamical astronomy
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The prize is named for
Dirk Brouwer.
Recipients
Source
Division on Dynamical Astronomy of the American Astronomical Society
See also
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List of astronomy awards
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Prizes named after people
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References
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Astronomy prizes
American awards
Awards established in 1976
American Astronomical Society