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Cécile Renault

1970 – 2021

French astrophysicist

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About Cécile Renault

Lived 1970 – 2021 (aged 50). Cécile Renault was a French astrophysicist.

Cécile Renault (19 September 1970 – 5 April 2021) was a French astrophysicist who specialized in cosmology. She was widely known for her work on the Planck space observatory.

Biography Renault studied astronomy under the direction of Jean-Pierre Chieze and Thibault Damour. She started off working at the Saclay Nuclear Research Centre, the Max Planck Society, the , and the in Grenoble.

During the launch and operation of the Planck, Renault studied high frequencies and fossil radiation surrounding the spacecraft. She became known to the public for her popular science works on the spacecraft. She also contributed to the construction of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile.

Renault hosted the popular science blog "Cosmologiquement vôtre", which was renowned by and .

She was married to fellow astrophysicist Aurélien Barrau. She was among the 200 people who contributed to the column in Le Monde. Cécile Renault died in a car accident on 5 April 2021.

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Important facts

Born
19 September 1970, Amiens
Birth century
20th century
Died
5 April 2021, La Tronche
Occupation
Astrophysicist
Nationality
France, French people
Employers
CEA Saclay, Max Planck Society, Laboratory of nuclear and high energy physics, Laboratory of Subatomic Physics and Cosmology

Family & relationships

Spouse
Aurélien Barrau

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Cécile Renault?

French astrophysicist (1970-2021)

When was Cécile Renault born?

Cécile Renault was born on 19 September 1970 in Amiens.

When did Cécile Renault die?

Cécile Renault died on 5 April 2021 in La Tronche.

What was Cécile Renault's occupation?

Cécile Renault was an astrophysicist.

What nationality was Cécile Renault?

Cécile Renault was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cécile Renault

· Wikidata: Q61997022

· DBpedia: Cécile Renault (astrophysicist)

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