The Tyson Medal is a prize awarded for the best performance in subjects relating to astronomy at the University of Cambridge, England.[1] It is awarded annually for achievement in the examinations for Part III of the Mathematical Tripos when there is a candidate deserving of the prize. In his will, Henry Tyson made the following bequest:
That the sum of three hundred pounds be paid to the Cambridge University the interest annually to be for a gold medal for the best proficient in Mathematics and Astronomy in the same way as Dr Smith's and to bear the donor's name.[2]
The value of the fund was £65,095 in 2008.[3]
- ^ "Statute E, Trust Emoluments, Chapter IV, The Tyson Fund". UK: Cambridge University. 2008. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
- ^ Endowments of the University of Cambridge. CUP Archive. 1904.
- ^ "Section J" (PDF). The Cambridge University Reporter. UK: University of Cambridge. p. 34.
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