David J. Tholen

Summary

David J. Tholen is a human^[1]. Born in Huntsville^[2], he… he was born on July 31, 1955^[3]. He worked as an astronomer^[4] and researcher^[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[6]

Key Facts

• David J. Tholen's place of birth was Huntsville^[2].
• David J. Tholen was born on July 31, 1955^[3].
• David J. Tholen held citizenship in United States^[7].
• David J. Tholen's professions included astronomer^[4].
• David J. Tholen worked as a researcher^[5].
• Among David J. Tholen's employers was University of Hawaiʻi System^[8].
• David J. Tholen's education included a stint at Thomas More Prep-Marian^[9].
• David J. Tholen received the Harold C. Urey Prize^[10].
• David J. Tholen was a member of International Astronomical Union^[11].
• David J. Tholen is recorded as male^[12].
• David J. Tholen's instance of is recorded as human^[13].
• David J. Tholen supervised Marco Micheli as a doctoral student^[14].
• David J. Tholen's family name is recorded as Tholen^[15].
• David J. Tholen's given name is recorded as David^[16].
• David J. Tholen's given name is recorded as James^[17].
• David J. Tholen's official website is recorded as http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/faculty/tholen/^[18].
• David J. Tholen's work location is recorded as Institute for Astronomy^[19].

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Origins and Family

David J. Tholen was born in Huntsville^[2]. He was born on July 31, 1955^[3].

Education

David J. Tholen's education included a stint at Thomas More Prep-Marian^[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer^[4] and researcher^[5]. David J. Tholen was employed by University of Hawaiʻi System^[8]. He supervised Marco Micheli as a doctoral student^[14].

Recognition

David J. Tholen received the Harold C. Urey Prize^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for David J. Tholen include 3255 Tholen^[20].

Why It Matters

David J. Tholen has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[6] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[21]

He is credited with the discovery of 2018 VG₁₈^[22], an asteroid^[23]; Larissa^[24], a moon of Neptune^[25]; 2000 SG344^[26], an asteroid^[27]; 49036 Pelion^[28], an asteroid^[29]; 99942 Apophis^[30], a potentially hazardous asteroid^[31]; and 541132 Leleākūhonua^[32], a Sednoid^[33]. Entities named for him include 3255 Tholen^[20].

His notable doctoral advisees include Marco Micheli^[34].

FAQs

Where was David J. Tholen born?

Born in Huntsville^[2], David J. Tholen…

What did David J. Tholen do for work?

David J. Tholen worked as astronomer^[4] and researcher^[5].

Where did David J. Tholen go to school?

David J. Tholen was educated at Thomas More Prep-Marian^[9].

What awards did David J. Tholen receive?

Honors received include Harold C. Urey Prize^[10].

What did David J. Tholen discover?

David J. Tholen is credited as discoverer of 2018 VG₁₈^[22], Larissa^[24], 2000 SG344^[26], and 49036 Pelion^[28].