David Malin

Summary

David Malin is a human^[1]. He was born in Bury^[2]. He was born on March 28, 1941^[3]. He worked as an astronomer^[4], photographer^[5], and inventor^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• David Malin's place of birth was Bury^[2].
• David Malin was born on March 28, 1941^[3].
• David Malin held citizenship in United Kingdom^[8].
• David Malin held citizenship in Australia^[9].
• David Malin's professions included astronomer^[4].
• David Malin worked as a photographer^[5].
• David Malin's professions included inventor^[6].
• David Malin was employed by Australian Astronomical Observatory^[10].
• David Malin received the Jackson-Gwilt Medal^[11].
• David Malin received the Member of the Order of Australia^[12].
• David Malin was a member of International Astronomical Union^[13].
• David Malin is recorded as male^[14].
• David Malin's instance of is recorded as human^[15].
• David Malin's family name is recorded as Malin^[16].
• David Malin's given name is recorded as David^[17].
• David Malin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[18].
• David Malin's has works in the collection is recorded as San Francisco Museum of Modern Art^[19].
• David Malin's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights^[20].
• David Malin's artist files at is recorded as Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library^[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bury^[2], David Malin… he was born on March 28, 1941^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer^[4], photographer^[5], and inventor^[6]. David Malin was employed by Australian Astronomical Observatory^[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Jackson-Gwilt Medal^[11], a science award^[22], in United Kingdom^[23], founded in 1897^[24] and Member of the Order of Australia^[12], a grade of an order^[25], in Australia^[26].

Works and Contributions

Things named for David Malin include 4766 Malin^[27], an asteroid^[28].

Why It Matters

David Malin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).^[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

He is credited with the discovery of Malin 1^[30], a low-surface-brightness galaxy^[31]. Entities named for him include 4766 Malin^[27], an asteroid^[28].

FAQs

Where was David Malin born?

David Malin's place of birth was Bury^[2].

What did David Malin do for work?

David Malin worked as astronomer^[4], photographer^[5], and inventor^[6].

What awards did David Malin receive?

Honors received include Jackson-Gwilt Medal^[11] and Member of the Order of Australia^[12].

What did David Malin discover?

David Malin is credited as discoverer of Malin 1^[30].