Robert A. Wittenmyer | |
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Born |
Newport News,
Virginia, U.S | April 1, 1976
Alma mater |
Williams College (
BA) Boston University ( MA) San Diego State University ( MS) University of Texas at Austin ( PhD) |
Occupation(s) | Astrophysicist, Astronomer |
Known for | discovery of Gliese 832 c |
Scientific career | |
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Robert A. Wittenmyer is an American-born Australian astrophysicist and astronomer. He has led the team of researchers who discovered the exoplanet Gliese 832 c. [1] He is the leader of a collaboration between Australian, Chinese, and the US exoplanet search team and also a member of the Anglo-Australian Planet Search. [2] He is currently employed by the University of Southern Queensland located in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia as an Associate Professor.