Geoffrey Marcy

American astronomer
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Geoffrey Marcy
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Geoffrey Marcy

Summary

Geoffrey Marcy is a human[1]. He was born in St. Clair Shores[2]. He was born on September 29, 1954[3]. He worked as an astronomer[4], astrophysicist[5], and university teacher[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Geoffrey Marcy's place of birth was St. Clair Shores[2].
  • Geoffrey Marcy was born on September 29, 1954[3].
  • Geoffrey Marcy held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Geoffrey Marcy worked as an astronomer[4].
  • Geoffrey Marcy worked as an astrophysicist[5].
  • Geoffrey Marcy worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Among Geoffrey Marcy's employers was University of California, Berkeley[9].
  • Geoffrey Marcy was employed by San Francisco State University[10].
  • Geoffrey Marcy was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[11].
  • Geoffrey Marcy's doctoral advisor was George Herbig[12].
  • Geoffrey Marcy's doctoral advisor was Steven S. Vogt[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Geoffrey Marcy is list of exoplanet discoverers[14].
  • Geoffrey Marcy received the Henry Draper Medal[15].
  • Geoffrey Marcy received the Shaw Prize[16].
  • Geoffrey Marcy received the Beatrice M. Tinsley Prize[17].
  • Geoffrey Marcy received the NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal[18].
  • Geoffrey Marcy received the The Shaw Prize in Astronomy[19].
  • Geoffrey Marcy received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Geoffrey Marcy was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Geoffrey Marcy was a member of American Astronomical Society[22].
  • Geoffrey Marcy was a member of International Astronomical Union[23].
  • Geoffrey Marcy is recorded as male[24].
  • Geoffrey Marcy's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Geoffrey Marcy supervised John Asher Johnson as a doctoral student[26].
  • Geoffrey Marcy supervised Jason Wright as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Geoffrey Marcy was born in St. Clair Shores[2]. He was born on September 29, 1954[3].

Education

Geoffrey Marcy was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[11]. Doctoral advisors include George Herbig[12], an astronomer[28], 1920–2013[29], of United States[30], awarded the Petrie Prize Lecture[31], specialised in star formation[32] and Steven S. Vogt[13], an astronomer[33], b. 1949[34], of United States[35], awarded the Beatrice M. Tinsley Prize[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[4], astrophysicist[5], and university teacher[6]. Employers include University of California, Berkeley[9], a public research university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1868[39], headquartered in Berkeley[40] and San Francisco State University[10], a university[41], in United States[42], founded in 1899[43]. Doctoral students include John Asher Johnson[26], an astronomer[44], b. 1977[45], of United States[46], awarded the Sloan Fellowship[47], specialised in astronomy[48] and Jason Wright[27], an astronomer[49].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Geoffrey Marcy is list of exoplanet discoverers[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Henry Draper Medal[15], a physics award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1886[52]; Shaw Prize[16], a science award[53], in Hong Kong[54], founded in 2002[55]; Beatrice M. Tinsley Prize[17], a science award[56], in United States[57], founded in 1986[58]; NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal[18], a medallion[59], in United States[60], founded in 1961[61]; The Shaw Prize in Astronomy[19], a science award[62]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20], a fellowship award[63].

Why It Matters

Geoffrey Marcy has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

He is credited with the discovery of HD 114783 b[65], an exoplanet[66]; HD 46375 b[67], an exoplanet[68]; Upsilon Andromedae b[69], an exoplanet[70]; Gliese 436 b[71], an exoplanet[72]; 47 Ursae Majoris b[73], an exoplanet[74]; and HD 89307 b[75], an exoplanet[76].

His notable doctoral advisees include John Asher Johnson[77].

FAQs

Where was Geoffrey Marcy born?

Geoffrey Marcy's place of birth was St. Clair Shores[2].

What did Geoffrey Marcy do for work?

Geoffrey Marcy worked as astronomer[4], astrophysicist[5], and university teacher[6].

Where did Geoffrey Marcy go to school?

Geoffrey Marcy was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[11].

What awards did Geoffrey Marcy receive?

Honors received include Henry Draper Medal[15], Shaw Prize[16], Beatrice M. Tinsley Prize[17], and NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal[18].

What did Geoffrey Marcy discover?

Geoffrey Marcy is credited as discoverer of HD 114783 b[65], HD 46375 b[67], Upsilon Andromedae b[69], and Gliese 436 b[71].

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