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David Hughes

British astronomer (1941-2022) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 80

David W. Hughes was a British astronomer who was professor of astronomy at the University of Sheffield, where he worked from 1965 to 2007. Hughes published over 200 research papers on asteroids, comets, meteorites and meteoroids.

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He wrote on the history of astronomy, the origin of the Solar System and the impact threat to planet Earth.

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1941 to 2022 · aged 80