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Michael J. Irwin is a British astronomer. He is the director of the Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit and one of the discoverers of the Cetus Dwarf galaxy and the Sagittarius Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy.[1][2][3][4][5]
Mike Irwin | |
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Born | Michael J. Irwin |
Known for | Discovery of the Sagittarius Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy |
Awards | Herschel Medal (2012) |
Scientific career | |
Institutions | University of Cambridge |
Website | www |
Irwin is known worldwide for the leading role he plays in processing of digital optical and infra-red survey data. Currently, his efforts in processing of digital optical and infrared survey data of Vista Data Flow are being used for processing United Kingdom Infrared Telescope data.[6]
In 2012, Royal Astronomical Society awarded Michael Irwin the 2012 Herschel Medal, which recognises investigations of outstanding merit in observational astrophysics.[7] He has also made contributions in the scientific community by writing and helping write several books.[3]
According to the Minor Planet Center's official discoverer list, Irwin co-discovered 8 minor planets during 1990–1996.[8]
(8012) 1990 HO3 | 29 April 1990 | list [A] |
(8361) 1990 JN1 | 1 May 1990 | list [A] |
15810 Arawn | 12 May 1994 | list [A] |
(16684) 1994 JQ1 | 11 May 1994 | list [A] |
(19299) 1996 SZ4 | 16 September 1996 | list [B][C] |
(48443) 1990 HY5 | 29 April 1990 | list [A] |
(58165) 1990 HQ5 | 29 April 1990 | list [A] |
(73682) 1990 HU5 | 29 April 1990 | list [A] |
Co-discovery made with: A A. Żytkow B A. Fitzsimmons C I. P. Williams |
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