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Jean-Luc Margot

b. 1969

Belgian-born astronomer and UCLA professor who specializes in planetary sciences

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About Jean-Luc Margot

Born 1969. Jean-Luc Margot is a Belgian astronomer.

Jean-Luc Margot (born 1969) is a Belgian-born astronomer and a UCLA professor with expertise in planetary sciences and SETI.

Career

Margot has discovered and studied several binary asteroids with radar and optical telescopes. His discoveries include (87) Sylvia I Romulus, (22) Kalliope I Linus, S/2003 (379) 1, (702) Alauda I Pichi üñëm, and the binary nature of (69230) Hermes.

In 2000, he obtained the first images of binary near-Earth asteroids and described formation of the binary by a spin-up process. The asteroid 9531 Jean-Luc is named after him.

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Important facts

Born
1969, Leuven
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Astronomer
Nationality
Belgium
Education
Cornell University, UCLA, Universite Catholique de Louvain
Employers
University of California, Los Angeles
Awards
Harold C. Urey Prize; H. C. Urey Prize
Also known as
J. L. Margot, J.-L. Margot, J L Margot, J-L Margot

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jean-Luc Margot?

Belgian-born astronomer and UCLA professor who specializes in planetary sciences

When was Jean-Luc Margot born?

Jean-Luc Margot was born in 1969 in Leuven.

What is Jean-Luc Margot's occupation?

Jean-Luc Margot is an astronomer.

What nationality is Jean-Luc Margot?

Jean-Luc Margot is Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Luc Margot

· Wikidata: Q4022628

· DBpedia: Jean-Luc Margot

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