Robert A. Wittenmyer
Australian astronomer (born 1976)
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Robert A. Wittenmyer is an American-born Australian astrophysicist and astronomer. He has led the team of researchers who discovered the exoplanet Gliese 832 c.[1] He is the leader of a collaboration between Australian, Chinese, and the US exoplanet search team and also a member of the Anglo-Australian Planet Search.[2] He is currently employed by the University of Southern Queensland located in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia as an associate professor.
BornApril 1, 1976
Newport News, Virginia, U.S
AlmamaterWilliams College (BA)
Boston University (MA)
San Diego State University (MS)
University of Texas at Austin (PhD)
Boston University (MA)
San Diego State University (MS)
University of Texas at Austin (PhD)
OccupationsAstrophysicist, Astronomer
Knownfordiscovery of Gliese 832 c
Robert A. Wittenmyer | |
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| Born | April 1, 1976 Newport News, Virginia, U.S |
| Alma mater | Williams College (BA) Boston University (MA) San Diego State University (MS) University of Texas at Austin (PhD) |
| Occupations | Astrophysicist, Astronomer |
| Known for | discovery of Gliese 832 c |
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