David Hughes

David W. Hughes (7 November 1941 – 6 June 2022) was a British astronomer who was professor of astronomy at the University of Sheffield, where he worked from 1965 to 2007. Hughes published over 200 research papers on asteroids, comets, meteorites and meteoroids. He wrote on the history of astronomy, the origin of the Solar System and the impact threat to planet Earth. and Oxford University (1962–1965, New College and the University Observatory), where he was awarded a D.Phil. in solar astrophysics.

Professional career Hughes became an assistant lecturer at Sheffield after leaving Oxford.