André Brahic
French astrophysicist and astronomer (1942-2016) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 73
André Fernand Brahic was a French astrophysicist. He is known for his discovery (1984) of the rings of Neptune.
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2016Died15 May 20162015Knight of the Legion of HonourAward2006Jean-Perrin PrizeAward2001Carl Sagan Medal for Excellence in Public Communication in Planetary ScienceAward1942Born30 November 1942
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Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1942 to 2016 · aged 73
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The same award as André
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