Mike Irwin
Michael J.
Irwin is a British astronomer. He is the director of the Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit and one of the discoverers of the Cetus Dwarf galaxy and the Sagittarius Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy.
Mike Irwin | |
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 Mike Irwin receiving the Herschel Medal from Roger Davies in 2012 | |
| Born | Michael J. Irwin |
| Known for | Discovery of the Sagittarius Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy |
| Awards | Herschel Medal (2012) |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | University of Cambridge |
| Website | www |
Research
Irwin is known worldwide for the leading role he plays in processing of digital optical and infra-red survey data. Currently, his efforts in processing of digital optical and infrared survey data of Vista Data Flow are being used for processing United Kingdom Infrared Telescope data.
Awards and honours
In 2012, Royal Astronomical Society awarded Michael Irwin the 2012 Herschel Medal, which recognises investigations of outstanding merit in observational astrophysics. He has also made contributions in the scientific community by writing and helping write several books.
List of discovered minor planets
According to the Minor Planet Center's official discoverer list, Irwin co-discovered 8 minor planets during 1990–1996.
| (8012) 1990 HO3 | 29 April 1990 | list [A] |
| (8361) 1990 JN1 | 1 May 1990 | list [A] |
| 15810 Arawn | 12 May 1994 | list [A] |
| (16684) 1994 JQ1 | 11 May 1994 | list [A] |
| (19299) 1996 SZ4 | 16 September 1996 | list [B][C] |
| (48443) 1990 HY5 | 29 April 1990 | list [A] |
| (58165) 1990 HQ5 | 29 April 1990 | list [A] |
| (73682) 1990 HU5 | 29 April 1990 | list [A] |
| Co-discovery made with: A A. Żytkow B A. Fitzsimmons C I. P. Williams | ||
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References
External links
- Home page for Mike Irwin, Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge, UK
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