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Dave Green

b. 1959

British radio astronomer

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About Dave Green

Born 1959. Dave Green is a British astronomer, astrophysicist and university teacher.

Dave Green (born 1959) is an astrophysicist at the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge, UK and University Senior Lecturer at the University of Cambridge. He is also a Fellow of Churchill College, where he was a Director of Studies for Physics. His research focuses on supernova remnants (SNRs), including studies of G1.9+0.3 the youngest Galactic SNR yet identified, and he has written a book on the historical supernovae along with F. Richard Stephenson. He designed the cubehelix colour scheme for intensity images.

His sporting interests include coxing, cricket and croquet.

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Important facts

Born
1959, Kingston upon Hull
Birth century
Nationality
Education
Churchill College, Robinson College, University of Cambridge
Employers
University of Cambridge, Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory, Churchill College
Also known as
David Green, D A Green, David A Green, D. A. Green, Dave A Green

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dave Green?

British radio astronomer

When was Dave Green born?

Dave Green was born in 1959 in Kingston upon Hull.

What is Dave Green's occupation?

Dave Green is an astronomer, astrophysicist and university teacher.

What nationality is Dave Green?

Dave Green is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dave Green

· Wikidata: Q465846

· DBpedia: Dave Green (astrophysicist)

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