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Bernie Fanaroff

b. 1947

South African astronomer

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About Bernie Fanaroff

Born 1947. Bernie Fanaroff is a South African astronomer, known for Fanaroff–Riley classification.

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Important facts

Born

1947, Johannesburg

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Astronomer

Nationality

South Africa

Known for

Fanaroff–Riley classification

Education

University of Cambridge, University of the Witwatersrand, Square Kilometre Array

Awards

Order of Mapungubwe in Silver; Fellow of the Royal Society; Member of the Academy of Science of South Africa

Also known as

Bernard Lewis Fanaroff, Bernard Fanaroff

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Bernie Fanaroff's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Bernie Fanaroff?

South African astronomer

When was Bernie Fanaroff born?

Bernie Fanaroff was born in 1947 in Johannesburg.

What is Bernie Fanaroff's occupation?

Bernie Fanaroff is an astronomer.

What is Bernie Fanaroff known for?

Bernie Fanaroff is known for Fanaroff–Riley classification.

What nationality is Bernie Fanaroff?

Bernie Fanaroff is South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bernie Fanaroff

· Wikidata: Q18201824

· DBpedia: Bernard L. Fanaroff

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