Astronomer Chris Impey to receive 2026 Lewis Thomas Prize

Impey, Distinguished Professor of Astronomy at the University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory, will receive the Lewis Thomas Prize for Writing about Science at The Rockefeller University on March 9, 2026. The annual international award recognizes scientists whose books bring clarity and literary depth to complex ideas while engaging a broad public audience. Newswise — For decades, Chris Impey has guided readers across the expanding frontier of the universe. From quasars and black holes to the search for planets beyond our solar system, his books translate the technical achievements of modern astronomy i... [4221 chars]