Norio Kaifu
Japanese astronomer · Japan · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1943 to 2019 · aged 75
Norio Kaifu was a Japanese astronomer. He was best known as the president of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) from 2012 to 2015. He directed the Subaru telescope project, which housed the largest monolithic primary mirror in the world from its commission until 2005.
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Kaifu researched in radio astronomy, extragalactic astronomy, cosmic magnetic fields, non-stable stars, and infrared astronomy. The minor planet 6412 Kaifu is named in his honor.
Country
Japan
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1943 to 2019 · aged 75
