In 2009, we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Prof. A. Szalay,
the founder and first director of ATOMKI.




Photos of the centenary day can be seen here.

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Alexander Szalay, Member of the Academy, is 70 year old - 1979


"I always believe in the simiplicity of the laws of nature because I am a simple man myself"



Two caricatures from 1978.
Drawing by: József Szeleczky






To celebrate the centenary, the institute uses these special stamps for the posted items.














In Debrecen, there is a street named after Prof. Szalay.


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