Big Impact Astronomy - Kevin Govender

Dr. Kevin Govender is the director of the Office of Astronomy for
Development and the joint recipient of the Edinburgh Medal
together with the International Astronomical Union (IAU). The
award was presented in recognition of the creation and practical
establishment of the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development.


 


He was born in South Africa, and was trained as an experimental
nuclear physicist.[2] He held the post of Manager of the Southern
African Large Telescope's Collateral Benefits Programme at the
South African Astronomical Observatory, and was appointed
director of the Office of Astronomy for Development in 2011.


 


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people around the world in astronomy and space exploration,
authors and philosophers, designers and artists and more will be
added as the website is developed.


 


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