Donald York

Donald G. York, co-founder of Sloan Digital Sky Survey and ‘visionary’ astronomer, 1944-2025 Photo of Prof. York smiling at camera in black suit against green chalkboard with equations.

Donald G. York, co-founder of Sloan Digital Sky Survey and ‘visionary’ astronomer, 1944-2025

UChicago professor emeritus helped transform modern astronomy, mapped interstellar medium

Donald G. York honored for ‘exceptional vision’ in helping to found the Sloan Digital Sky Survey Prof. Emeritus Don York stands in front of a chalkboard with arms folded

Donald G. York honored for ‘exceptional vision’ in helping to found the Sloan Digital Sky Survey

Eminent UChicago astronomer to receive 2022 George Van Biesbroeck Prize from the American Astronomical Society

Astronomy course builds STEM foundation for Chicago students, teachers

Astronomy course builds STEM foundation for Chicago students, teachers

Scientists, students receive awards for exploring big questions about universe

Scientists, students receive awards for exploring big questions about universe

Rasul named Director of Neighborhood Schools Program

Rasul named Director of Neighborhood Schools Program

Astronomers spot cosmic dust fountain

Astronomers spot cosmic dust fountain


Sloan Digital Sky Survey: Universe of data changes face of astronomy

Sloan Digital Sky Survey: Universe of data changes face of astronomy


University of Chicago Chronicle

50 years ago, Sputnik changed the way we view world

50 years ago, Sputnik changed the way we view world


Daily Herald

The University of Chicago, Argonne and Fermilab to participate in Chicago Science in the City 2007

The University of Chicago, Argonne and Fermilab to participate in Chicago Science in the City 2007


Hubble takes virtual shot of universe after Big Bang

Hubble takes virtual shot of universe after Big Bang