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Babak Amin Tafreshi

b. 1978

Iranian photographer and astronomer

Photographer Astronomer
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About Babak Amin Tafreshi

Born 1978. Babak Amin Tafreshi is an Iranian photographer and astronomer.

Babak Amin Tafreshi (, born 1978 in Tehran, Iran) is an Iranian photographer, science journalist, and amateur astronomer. He is the creator and director of The World At Night (TWAN), an international program in which photographers from around the world capture images of night skies as seen above notable landmarks of the planet. He is also a member of the board of advisors of Astronomers Without Borders and a project coordinator for the International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009).

In 2009, he won the Lennart Nilsson Award for best scientific photography, in joint effort with NASA's Cassini Imaging Director Carolyn Porco.

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Important facts

Born
1978, Tehran
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Photographer, astronomer
Nationality
Iran
Awards
Lennart Nilsson Award
Also known as
Babak Tafreshi, Babak A. Tafreshi

People in Babak Amin Tafreshi's life

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Carolyn Porco
b. 1953
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Babak Amin Tafreshi?

Iranian photographer and astronomer

When was Babak Amin Tafreshi born?

Babak Amin Tafreshi was born in 1978 in Tehran.

What is Babak Amin Tafreshi's occupation?

Babak Amin Tafreshi is a photographer and astronomer.

What nationality is Babak Amin Tafreshi?

Babak Amin Tafreshi is Iranian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Babak Amin Tafreshi

· Wikidata: Q4837455

· DBpedia: Babak Amin Tafreshi

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