 Dannie Heineman Prize for Astrophysics

The Dannie Heineman Prize for Astrophysics is an award presented annually by the American Institute of Physics (AIP) and the American Astronomical Society (AAS). It was established in 1979 in honor of Dannie Heineman, a philanthropist with a strong interest in the fields of astronomy and physics. The prize recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of astrophysics, including significant research, innovation, or development that advances our understanding of the universe.