Alan Gilmore

New Zealand astronomer
Person human Q1388256
Alan Gilmore
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Alan Gilmore

Summary

Alan Gilmore is a human[1]. Born in Greymouth[2], he… he was born on March 1944[3]. He worked as an astronomer[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

Key Facts

  • Alan Gilmore was born in Greymouth[2].
  • Alan Gilmore was born on March 1944[3].
  • Alan Gilmore was married to Pamela Kilmartin[6].
  • Alan Gilmore held citizenship in New Zealand[7].
  • Alan Gilmore's professions included astronomer[4].
  • Among Alan Gilmore's employers was Mount John University Observatory[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Alan Gilmore is discoverer of asteroids[9].
  • Alan Gilmore received the Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit[10].
  • Alan Gilmore was a member of International Astronomical Union[11].
  • Alan Gilmore is recorded as male[12].
  • Alan Gilmore's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Alan Gilmore's Commons category is recorded as Alan Gilmore[14].
  • Alan Gilmore's residence is recorded as Lake Tekapo[15].
  • Alan Gilmore's family name is recorded as Gilmore[16].
  • Alan Gilmore's given name is recorded as Alan[17].
  • Alan Gilmore's given name is recorded as Charles[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Alan Gilmore's place of birth was Greymouth[2]. He was born on March 1944[3].

Career and Affiliations

Alan Gilmore worked as an astronomer[4]. He was employed by Mount John University Observatory[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alan Gilmore is discoverer of asteroids[9].

Recognition

Alan Gilmore received the Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit[10].

Personal Life

Alan Gilmore was married to Pamela Kilmartin[6].

Why It Matters

Alan Gilmore has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

He is credited with the discovery of 5311 Rutherford[20], an asteroid[21]; (5898) 1985 KE[22], an asteroid[23]; 6142 Tantawi[24], an asteroid[25]; (5818) 1989 RC1[26], an asteroid[27]; (7432) 1993 HL5[28], an asteroid[29]; and (8481) 1988 LH[30], an asteroid[31].

FAQs

Where was Alan Gilmore born?

Alan Gilmore was born in Greymouth[2].

Who was Alan Gilmore married to?

Alan Gilmore's spouses include Pamela Kilmartin[6].

What did Alan Gilmore do for work?

Alan Gilmore worked as astronomer[4].

What awards did Alan Gilmore receive?

Honors received include Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit[10].

What did Alan Gilmore discover?

Alan Gilmore is credited as discoverer of 5311 Rutherford[20], (5898) 1985 KE[22], 6142 Tantawi[24], and (5818) 1989 RC1[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . odt.co.nz. odt.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . dpmc.govt.nz. Retrieved . dpmc.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . dpmc.govt.nz. dpmc.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [20] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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