Matthew J. Holman
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Summary
Matthew J. Holman was born on January 1, 1967[1], in United States[2]. He has worked as an astronomer[3], astrophysicist[4], and researcher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Field of work: astronomy[8], astrophysics[9], nonlinear system[10], Solar System[11], exoplanet[12], optical astronomy[13], Kuiper belt object[14]
- Employer: Harvard University[15], Smithsonian Institution[16], Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory[17], Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics[18]
- Educated at: Massachusetts Institute of Technology[19]
- Award received: Newcomb Cleveland Prize[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Residence: Boston[22]
- Family name: Holman[23]
- Given name: Matthew[24]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Smithsonian Names[25]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Matthew J. Holman include 3666 Holman[26].
Why It Matters
Matthew J. Holman has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
He is credited with the discovery of Neso[29], a moon of Neptune[30]; Halimede[31], a moon of Neptune[32]; Sao[33], a moon of Neptune[34]; Psamathe[35], a moon of Neptune[36]; Ferdinand[37], a moon of Uranus[38]; and Laomedeia[39], a moon of Neptune[40]. Entities named for him include 3666 Holman[26].
FAQs
Where was Matthew J. Holman born?
Matthew J. Holman's place of birth was United States[2].
What did Matthew J. Holman do for work?
Matthew J. Holman worked as an astronomer[3], astrophysicist[4], and researcher[5].
Where did Matthew J. Holman go to school?
Matthew J. Holman was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[19].
What awards did Matthew J. Holman receive?
Honors received include Newcomb Cleveland Prize[20].
What did Matthew J. Holman discover?
Matthew J. Holman is credited as discoverer of Neso[29], Halimede[31], Sao[33], and Psamathe[35].