Michael J.S. Belton

American astronomer (1934-2018)
Person human Q6831367
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Michael J.S. Belton

Summary

Michael J.S. Belton is a human[1]. Born in Bognor Regis[2], he… he was born on +1934-09-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +2018-06-04T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], researcher[6], and astronomer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Michael J.S. Belton's place of birth was Bognor Regis[2].
  • Michael J.S. Belton was born on +1934-09-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Michael J.S. Belton died on +2018-06-04T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Michael J.S. Belton held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Michael J.S. Belton's professions included astronomer[5].
  • Michael J.S. Belton's professions included researcher[6].
  • Michael J.S. Belton worked as an astronomer[7].
  • Michael J.S. Belton was employed by Kitt Peak National Observatory[10].
  • Michael J.S. Belton was educated at University of St Andrews[11].
  • Michael J.S. Belton was educated at University of California, Berkeley[12].
  • Michael J.S. Belton received the Gerard P. Kuiper Prize[13].
  • Michael J.S. Belton is recorded as male[14].
  • Michael J.S. Belton's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Michael J.S. Belton's ISNI is recorded as 0000000083029060[16].
  • Michael J.S. Belton's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 111111499[17].
  • Michael J.S. Belton's GND ID is recorded as 1070666556[18].
  • Michael J.S. Belton's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n88600522[19].
  • Michael J.S. Belton's IdRef ID is recorded as 083660399[20].
  • Michael J.S. Belton's ORCID iD is recorded as 0000-0002-1542-1903[21].
  • Michael J.S. Belton's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0gjc1x0[22].
  • Michael J.S. Belton's family name is recorded as Belton[23].
  • Michael J.S. Belton's given name is recorded as Michael[24].
  • Michael J.S. Belton's Nationale Thesaurus voor Auteursnamen ID is recorded as 095085378[25].
  • Michael J.S. Belton's Scopus author ID is recorded as 7005930204[26].
  • Michael J.S. Belton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael J.S. Belton's place of birth was Bognor Regis[2]. He was born on +1934-09-29T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of St Andrews[11], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1413[30], headquartered in Fife[31] and University of California, Berkeley[12], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1868[34], headquartered in Berkeley[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[5] and researcher[6]. Michael J.S. Belton was employed by Kitt Peak National Observatory[10].

Recognition

Michael J.S. Belton received the Gerard P. Kuiper Prize[13].

Death and Burial

Michael J.S. Belton died on +2018-06-04T00:00:00Z[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Michael J.S. Belton include Belton Regio[36], a region[37] and 3498 Belton[38], an asteroid[39].

Why It Matters

Michael J.S. Belton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for him include Belton Regio[36], a region[37] and 3498 Belton[38], an asteroid[39].

FAQs

Where was Michael J.S. Belton born?

Michael J.S. Belton was born in Bognor Regis[2].

What did Michael J.S. Belton do for work?

Michael J.S. Belton worked as astronomer[5], researcher[6], and astronomer[7].

Where did Michael J.S. Belton go to school?

Michael J.S. Belton was educated at University of St Andrews[11] and University of California, Berkeley[12].

What awards did Michael J.S. Belton receive?

Honors received include Gerard P. Kuiper Prize[13].

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  23. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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