Xavier Barcons

Xavier Barcons
Prof. Xavier Barcons at ESO Headquarters
Born Xavier Barcons
1959 (age 5859)
Spain
Nationality Spanish
Alma mater University of Cantabria
Occupation Astronomer
Known for ESO General Director
Children 2

Xavier Barcons is a Spanish physicist and astronomer appointed as ESO director general from 1 September 2017.[1]

On 29 May 2018, the asteroid 327943 Xavierbarcons was named in his honor.

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References

  1. "Xavier Barcons Appointed as Next ESO Director General". www.eso.org. Retrieved 12 December 2016.


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