Stuart Ross Taylor 1925-2021

Scott McLennan; Roberta Rudnick

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Stuart Ross Taylor 1925-2021

Scott McLennan , Roberta Rudnick

Abstract

Stuart Ross Taylor, born and raised in New Zealand, spent most of his career at the Australian National University where his laboratory research focused on trace element geochemistry. He made fundamental contributions toward understanding the composition and evolution of the Moon and Earth, the origin of tektites and solar system evolution. He carried out the first-ever chemical analyses of Apollo 11 lunar samples. Ross Taylor received many awards and honours and was a Companion of the Order of Australia.

HR24009 Accepted 07 May 2024