Person

Allen, David (1946 - 1994)

Born
30 July 1946
England
Died
26 July 1994
Occupation
Astronomer

Summary

David Allen undertook infrared astronomy at the Anglo Australian Telescope. He was largely responsible for the design and development of an infrared instrument, "IRIS". He was the first and only permanent member of the observatory's scientific staff from 1983.

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Chronology

1975 - 1976
Career position - Astronomer at the Anglo-Australian Observatory
1977 - 1994
Career position - Research Astronomer at the Anglo-Australian Observatory
1991 - 1993
Career position - President Astronomical Society of Australia

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