[4] Wilson obtained his bachelor's degree in the Cavendish laboratory in the University of Cambridge and worked for Nobel Prize winner in physical Martin Ryle.

[4]After he gained his PhD, became a post-doctoral at Leiden Observatory and then went to the Astronomy Centre in the University of Sussex in England.

[4][5] At NASA, he was among the interdisciplinary scientists and become a member of the Science Working Group in the Chandra X-ray Observatory.

[4][7][8] Wilson was described as "one of the first truly multi-wavelength astronomers of his generation" and "a scientist of extraordinary productivity and impact over his lifetime".

[4] After he graduated from the University of Cambridge, he visited London for a short period of time where he met Kaija Kettunen.