About Xavier Barcons
Born 1959. Xavier Barcons is a Spanish astronomer, physicist and researcher, known for ESO.
Xavier Barcons Jáuregui is a Spanish physicist and astronomer appointed as ESO director general from 1 September 2017.
On 29 May 2018, the asteroid 327943 Xavierbarcons was named in his honor.
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Who is Xavier Barcons?
Spanish astronomer
When was Xavier Barcons born?
Xavier Barcons was born in 1959 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat.
What is Xavier Barcons's occupation?
Xavier Barcons is an astronomer, physicist and researcher.
What is Xavier Barcons known for?
Xavier Barcons is known for ESO.
What nationality is Xavier Barcons?
Xavier Barcons is Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Xavier Barcons. https://biography.guide/xavier-barcons/
MLA: "Xavier Barcons." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/xavier-barcons/.
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