Richard Martin West
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Richard Martin West was born on February 10, 1941, in Denmark [1][2]. He works as an astronomer and university teacher [1][3].
His professional field encompasses astronomy and astrophysics [3]. He is employed by the European Southern Observatory .
Richard Martin West
Summary
Richard Martin West is a human[1]. Born in Denmark[2], he… he was born on February 10, 1941[3]. He worked as an astronomer[4] and university teacher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Born in Denmark[2], Richard Martin West…
- Richard Martin West was born in Copenhagen[7].
- Richard Martin West was born on February 10, 1941[3].
- Richard Martin West was born on 1941[8].
- Richard Martin West held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[9].
- Richard Martin West's professions included astronomer[4].
- Richard Martin West's professions included university teacher[5].
- Richard Martin West's field of work was astronomy[10].
- Richard Martin West's field of work was astrophysics[11].
- Among Richard Martin West's employers was European Southern Observatory[12].
- Richard Martin West was educated at University of Copenhagen[13].
- A notable work attributed to Richard Martin West is discoverer of asteroids[14].
- Richard Martin West was a member of Academia Europaea[15].
- Richard Martin West was a member of International Astronomical Union[16].
- Richard Martin West is recorded as male[17].
- Richard Martin West's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- Richard Martin West's family name is recorded as West[19].
- Richard Martin West's given name is recorded as Richard[20].
- Richard Martin West's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
- Richard Martin West's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[22].
- Richard Martin West's different from is recorded as Richard West[23].
- Richard Martin West's P14528 is recorded as 28935[24].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Denmark[2], a state[25], in Kingdom of Denmark[26], founded in 0800[27] and Copenhagen[7], a largest city[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1167[30]. Recorded date of birth include February 10, 1941[3] and 1941[8].
Education
Richard Martin West was educated at University of Copenhagen[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[4] and university teacher[5]. Fields of work include astronomy[10], a branch of science[31] and astrophysics[11], a branch of astronomy[32]. Among Richard Martin West's employers was European Southern Observatory[12].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Richard Martin West is discoverer of asteroids[14].
Why It Matters
Richard Martin West ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
He is credited with the discovery of Comet West[35], a hyperbolic comet[36]; Phoenix Dwarf[37], a low-surface-brightness galaxy[38]; 76P/West–Kohoutek–Ikemura[39], a periodic comet[40]; 123P/West–Hartley[41], a periodic comet[42]; 8991 Solidarity[43], an asteroid[44]; and 3871 Reiz[45], an asteroid[46].
FAQs
Where was Richard Martin West born?
Born in Denmark[2], Richard Martin West…
What did Richard Martin West do for work?
Richard Martin West worked as astronomer[4] and university teacher[5].
Where did Richard Martin West go to school?
Richard Martin West was educated at University of Copenhagen[13].
What did Richard Martin West discover?
Richard Martin West is credited as discoverer of Comet West[35], Phoenix Dwarf[37], 76P/West–Kohoutek–Ikemura[39], and 123P/West–Hartley[41].