Biographie de John Davies
John Davies is an astronomer at the Astronomy Technology Centre, Edinburgh. His research focuses on small solar system objects. In 1983 he discovered six comets with the Infrared Astronomy Satellite (IRAS) and since then he has studied numerous comets and asteroids with ground- and space-based telescopes. Dr Davies has written over 70 scientific papers, four astronomy books and numerous articles in popular science magazines such as New Scientist, Astronomy and Sky & Telescope. Minor Planet 9064 is named Johndavies in recognition of his contributions to solar system research.