About Dirk Terrell
Born 1965. Dirk Terrell is an American astronomer, known for Astronomy and Space art.
Dirk Terrell (born August 14, 1965) is an American astronomer and space artist who is the Director of the Computer and Software Sciences section in the Planetary Science Directorate of the Space Science and Engineering division of the Southwest Research Institute. He is a Fellow and former President of the International Association of Astronomical Artists. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from Clemson University and a Ph.D. in astrophysics from the University of Florida.
Career
In 2013, he was a member of a team of scientists that discovered and characterized the extrasolar planet Kepler-64b, a.k.a. PH1, the first planet discovered in a quadruple star system. In 2014, he helped discover and characterize planets in three additional stellar systems, including Kepler-88 and Kepler-247.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Dirk Terrell?
astronomer
When was Dirk Terrell born?
Dirk Terrell was born on 14 August 1965 in San Francisco.
What is Dirk Terrell's occupation?
Dirk Terrell is an astronomer.
What is Dirk Terrell known for?
Dirk Terrell is known for Astronomy and Space art.
What nationality is Dirk Terrell?
Dirk Terrell is American.
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