Satoru Otomo

Japanese astronomer
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Satoru Otomo

Summary

Satoru Otomo is a human[1]. He was born in Tokyo[2]. He was born on December 19, 1957[3]. He worked as an amateur astronomer[4] and dentist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Satoru Otomo's place of birth was Tokyo[2].
  • Satoru Otomo was born on December 19, 1957[3].
  • Satoru Otomo was married to Emiko Ōtomo[7].
  • Satoru Otomo held citizenship in Japan[8].
  • Satoru Otomo's professions included amateur astronomer[4].
  • Satoru Otomo worked as a dentist[5].
  • Satoru Otomo was educated at Nihon University[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Satoru Otomo is discoverer of asteroids[10].
  • Satoru Otomo is recorded as male[11].
  • Satoru Otomo's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Satoru Otomo's family name is recorded as Ōtomo[13].
  • Satoru Otomo's given name is recorded as Satoru[14].
  • Satoru Otomo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[15].
  • Satoru Otomo's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '大友 哲'}[16].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tokyo[2], Satoru Otomo… he was born on December 19, 1957[3].

Education

Satoru Otomo's education included a stint at Nihon University[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include amateur astronomer[4] and dentist[5].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Satoru Otomo is discoverer of asteroids[10].

Personal Life

Among Satoru Otomo's spouses was Emiko Ōtomo[7].

Why It Matters

Satoru Otomo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

He is credited with the discovery of 6138 Miguelhernández[19], an asteroid[20]; 6410 Fujiwara[21], an asteroid[22]; (6917) 1993 FR2[23], an asteroid[24]; 5605 Kushida[25], an asteroid[26]; 7953 Kawaguchi[27], an asteroid[28]; and 5488 Kiyosato[29], an asteroid[30].

FAQs

Where was Satoru Otomo born?

Born in Tokyo[2], Satoru Otomo…

Who was Satoru Otomo married to?

Satoru Otomo's spouses include Emiko Ōtomo[7].

What did Satoru Otomo do for work?

Satoru Otomo worked as amateur astronomer[4] and dentist[5].

Where did Satoru Otomo go to school?

Satoru Otomo was educated at Nihon University[9].

What did Satoru Otomo discover?

Satoru Otomo is credited as discoverer of 6138 Miguelhernández[19], 6410 Fujiwara[21], (6917) 1993 FR2[23], and 5605 Kushida[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [19] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · PromePw · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Satoru
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    Family name Ōtomo
    Notable work discoverer of asteroids
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