James Dunlop
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James Dunlop was an astronomer who worked in the field of astronomy. He was employed by New South Wales and held Australian citizenship. Born in Scotland on October 31, 1793[1], he later died in New South Wales on September 22, 1848[1].
During his career, Dunlop was recognized through memberships in several organizations. He was a member of the Royal Society, the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and the Maitland Club.
Key Facts
- James Dunlop was born in Scotland[2].
- James Dunlop's place of birth was Dalry[8].
- James Dunlop died in New South Wales[4].
- James Dunlop was born on October 31, 1793[3].
- James Dunlop died on September 22, 1848[5].
- James Dunlop held citizenship in Australia[9].
- James Dunlop worked as an astronomer[6].
- James Dunlop's field of work was astronomy[10].
- Among James Dunlop's employers was New South Wales[11].
- James Dunlop received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].
- James Dunlop received the Lalande Prize[13].
- James Dunlop received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[14].
- James Dunlop received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15].
- James Dunlop was a member of Royal Society[16].
- James Dunlop was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[17].
- James Dunlop was a member of Maitland Club[18].
- James Dunlop is recorded as male[19].
- James Dunlop's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- James Dunlop's Commons category is recorded as James Dunlop[21].
- James Dunlop's family name is recorded as Dunlop[22].
- James Dunlop's given name is recorded as James[23].
- James Dunlop's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
- James Dunlop's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
- James Dunlop's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'James Dunlop'}[26].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Scotland[2], a constituent country of the United Kingdom[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 0843[29] and Dalry[8], a town[30], in United Kingdom[31]. James Dunlop was born on October 31, 1793[3].
Career and Affiliations
James Dunlop worked as an astronomer[6]. His field of work was astronomy[10]. He was employed by New South Wales[11].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12], a fellowship award[32], in United Kingdom[33]; Lalande Prize[13], a science award[34], in France[35], founded in 1802[36]; Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[14], a science award[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1824[39]; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15], a fellowship award[40], in United Kingdom[41].
Death and Burial
James Dunlop died on September 22, 1848[5]. He died in New South Wales[4].
Why It Matters
James Dunlop ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He is credited with the discovery of Centaurus A[44], a radio galaxy[45]; NGC 300[46], a spiral galaxy[47]; NGC 1316[48], a lenticular galaxy[49]; NGC 4945[50], a centimetric radio source[51]; NGC 346[52], a star cluster[53]; and NGC 2808[54], a globular cluster[55].
FAQs
Where was James Dunlop born?
Born in Scotland[2].
Where did James Dunlop die?
James Dunlop died in New South Wales[4].
What did James Dunlop do for work?
James Dunlop worked as astronomer[6].
What awards did James Dunlop receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12], Lalande Prize[13], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[14], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15].
What did James Dunlop discover?
James Dunlop is credited as discoverer of Centaurus A[44], NGC 300[46], NGC 1316[48], and NGC 4945[50].