Norio Kaifu

Norio Kaifu
Norio Kaifu

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. Kaifu researched in radio astronomy, extragalactic astronomy, cosmic magnetic fields, non-stable stars, and infrared astronomy. The minor planet 6412 Kaifu is named in honor of him.

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Male
Date of Birth
September 21st, 1943
Age
83
Birth Place
Japan, Niigata Prefecture
Date of Death
April 13rd, 2019
Died Aged
75
Star Sign
Virgo
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