# Siddharth Patel

> Canadian youth astronomer, astrophotographer, space and STEM enthusiast, youth communicator, dark sky advocate, citizen scientist, and founder of AstroSidSpace

**Wikidata**: [Q136481316](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q136481316)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/siddharth-patel-q136481316


## References

1. [Source](https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/i-am-really-excited-because-i-could-name-my-asteroids-a-12-year-old-from-london-ont-recognized-for-his-discoveries/)
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12. [Source](https://www.astrosidspace.com/home)
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21. [Source](https://www.astrosidspace.com/about)
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40. [Source](https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/awards-and-competitions/this-stunning-image-captures-beauty-and-the-biggest-threat-facing-the-night-sky-shot-with-a-17-year-old-canon-dslr)
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42. [Source](https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-80-afternoon-drive/clip/16165022-two-generations-star-gazers-hope-darker-skies)
43. [Source](https://www.astrosidspace.com/advocacy)
44. [Source](https://www.instagram.com/astrosidspace)
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46. [Source](https://www.instagram.com/p/DNToCL3P1fI/)
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