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Fred Watson

Australian astronomer · Australia · On the map · Scientists · Born 1944 · age 81

Frederick Garnett Watson AM is an English-born astronomer and popular scientist in Australia.

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Member of the Order of Australia2010

About this person

He was appointed as Australia's First Astronomer at Large within the Commonwealth Government of Australia in 2018, relaying the important aspects of Australian astronomy to the government, the general public, and associated organisations. He stood down from this role in October 2024.

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Country
Australia
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1944 · age 81