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Paul Murdin

British astronomer · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Born 1942 · age 84

Paul Geoffrey Murdin is a British astronomer. He identified the first clear candidate for a black hole, Cygnus X-1, with his colleague Louise Webster.

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A typical day, 30 days to 25 October 2026

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Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1942 · age 84