Mike Irwin

Summary

Mike Irwin is a human^[1]. He worked as an astronomer^[2] and researcher^[3]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).^[4]

Key Facts

• Mike Irwin held citizenship in United Kingdom^[5].
• Mike Irwin's professions included astronomer^[2].
• Mike Irwin worked as a researcher^[3].
• Mike Irwin was employed by University of Cambridge^[6].
• Mike Irwin received the Herschel Medal^[7].
• Mike Irwin's image is recorded as Mike Irwin and Roger Davies.jpg^[8].
• Mike Irwin is recorded as male^[9].
• Mike Irwin's instance of is recorded as human^[10].
• Mike Irwin's Commons category is recorded as Mike Irwin^[11].
• Mike Irwin's ORCID iD is recorded as 0000-0002-2191-9038^[12].
• Mike Irwin's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/027slc9^[13].
• Mike Irwin's family name is recorded as Irwin^[14].
• Mike Irwin's given name is recorded as Mike^[15].
• Mike Irwin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[16].
• Mike Irwin's Dimensions author ID is recorded as 013427117225.15^[17].

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Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer^[2] and researcher^[3]. Mike Irwin was employed by University of Cambridge^[6].

Recognition

Mike Irwin received the Herschel Medal^[7].

Why It Matters

Mike Irwin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).^[4] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[18]

He is credited with the discovery of 15810 Arawn^[19], a resonant trans-Neptunian object^[20]; Sextans Dwarf Spheroidal^[21], a dwarf galaxy^[22]; (19299) 1996 SZ4^[23], an asteroid^[24]; (8012) 1990 HO3^[25], an asteroid^[26]; and (8361) 1990 JN1^[27], an asteroid^[28].

FAQs

What did Mike Irwin do for work?

Mike Irwin worked as astronomer^[2] and researcher^[3].

What awards did Mike Irwin receive?

Honors received include Herschel Medal^[7].

What did Mike Irwin discover?

Mike Irwin is credited as discoverer of 15810 Arawn^[19], Sextans Dwarf Spheroidal^[21], (19299) 1996 SZ4^[23], and (8012) 1990 HO3^[25].