Duncan Steel

British astronomer
Person human Q3716242
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Duncan Steel

Summary

Duncan Steel is a human[1]. He was born in Midsomer Norton[2]. He was born on June 11, 1955[3]. He worked as an astronomer[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

Key Facts

  • Duncan Steel's place of birth was Midsomer Norton[2].
  • Duncan Steel was born on June 11, 1955[3].
  • Duncan Steel held citizenship in United Kingdom[6].
  • Duncan Steel's professions included astronomer[4].
  • Duncan Steel's field of work was space sciences[7].
  • Duncan Steel was employed by University of Salford[8].
  • Duncan Steel's education included a stint at University of London[9].
  • Duncan Steel was educated at University of Canterbury[10].
  • Duncan Steel's doctoral advisor was Jack Baggaley[11].
  • Duncan Steel was a member of International Astronomical Union[12].
  • Duncan Steel is recorded as male[13].
  • Duncan Steel's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Duncan Steel earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[15].
  • Duncan Steel's family name is recorded as Steel[16].
  • Duncan Steel's given name is recorded as Duncan[17].
  • Duncan Steel's given name is recorded as I.[18].
  • Duncan Steel's official website is recorded as https://www.duncansteel.com/[19].
  • Duncan Steel's academic thesis is recorded as Orbital characteristics of meteoroids[20].
  • Duncan Steel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Duncan Steel's sibling is recorded as Ashley Steel[22].
  • Duncan Steel's sibling is recorded as Karen Steel[23].
  • Duncan Steel's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as NZThesisProject[24].
  • Duncan Steel's curriculum vitae URL is recorded as https://www.duncansteel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Duncan-Steel-Curriculum-Vitae.pdf[25].

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Origins and Family

Duncan Steel was born in Midsomer Norton[2]. He was born on June 11, 1955[3].

Education

Educated at University of London[9], a university[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1836[28], headquartered in London[29] and University of Canterbury[10], a university[30], in New Zealand[31], founded in 1873[32]. Duncan Steel's doctoral advisor was Jack Baggaley[11]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[15].

Career and Affiliations

Duncan Steel's professions included astronomer[4]. His field of work was space sciences[7]. Among his employers was University of Salford[8].

Why It Matters

Duncan Steel has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

He is credited with the discovery of 9767 Midsomer Norton[34], an asteroid[35]; 69311 Russ[36], an asteroid[37]; 9758 Dainty[38], an asteroid[39]; 9038 Helensteel[40], an asteroid[41]; 24734 Kareness[42], an asteroid[43]; and 55815 Melindakim[44], an asteroid[45].

FAQs

Where was Duncan Steel born?

Duncan Steel's place of birth was Midsomer Norton[2].

What did Duncan Steel do for work?

Duncan Steel worked as astronomer[4].

Where did Duncan Steel go to school?

Duncan Steel was educated at University of London[9] and University of Canterbury[10].

What did Duncan Steel discover?

Duncan Steel is credited as discoverer of 9767 Midsomer Norton[34], 69311 Russ[36], 9758 Dainty[38], and 9038 Helensteel[40].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . WorldCat Entities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Orbital characteristics of meteoroids. wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . WorldCat Entities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Place of birth Midsomer Norton
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