H'ad Astra Historia - The 2026 Doggett Prize, Part 1

<p><strong>Episode 207.</strong></p> <p>Today's guest: <strong>Professor Thomas Hockey</strong>, with the University of Northern Iowa, is the recipient of HAD's 2026 LeRoy E. Doggett Prize, which is awarded biennially to an individual who has significantly influenced the field of the history of astronomy by a career-long effort. In our interview, we'll hear about his background and explore some of his many achievements. This is the first of multiple episodes presenting our interview with him.</p> <p> </p> <p>H'ad astra historia is the official podcast for the Historical Astronomy Division of the American Astronomical Society. We're here to share stories from and about the people who study the stars, planets, and the cosmos. We'll be hearing from individuals who not only study the history of astronomy, but also those who lived it, who were "in the room" during pivotal events within the last 50 years or so. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p>podcast music:<span ...