Mike Irwin

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Michael Irwin is director of the Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit and one of the discoverers of the Cetus Dwarf galaxy and the Sagittarius Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy.[1] Dr. Irwin is known worldwide for the leading role he plays in processing of digital optical and infra-red survey data. In 2012, Royal Astronomical Society awarded Dr. Irwin the 2012 Herschel Medal, which recognises investigations of outstanding merit in observational astrophysics.[2]

References

  1. ^ Levy, David H. (2000-11-22). The Scientific American book of the cosmos. Macmillan. pp. 79–. ISBN 9780312254537. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
  2. ^ "RAS honours leading astronomers and geophysicists", Royal Astronomical Society. 13 January 2012.

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