Michael G. Burton

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Michael G. Burton is an astronomer who is director of the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium. [1] [2] He was previously director of teaching at the School of Physics, University of New South Wales. [3] He is a member of the International Astronomical Union. [4]

Burton is a fellow of Astronomical Society of Australia (FASA), Australian Institute of Physics (FAIP), and the Royal Society of New South Wales (FRSN). [5]

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References

  1. "Armagh Planetarium Welcomes New Director | Astronotes". Armaghplanet.com. 1 August 2016. Archived from the original on 14 April 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  2. Miller, Nick (12 April 2017). "Armagh Observatory eyes automation move". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  3. "Results found for "burton" on the School of Physics website | School of Physics". Physics.unsw.edu.au. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  4. "Michael G. Burton". IAU. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  5. "Michael Burton | School of Physics". Physics.unsw.edu.au. 22 June 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2017.