Robert A. Wittenmyer
Robert A. Wittenmyer | |
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| Born | April 1, 1976 Newport News, Virginia, U.S |
| 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 |
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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. 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. He is currently employed by the University of Southern Queensland located in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia as an associate professor.