Anlaug Amanda Djupvik facts for kids

Anlaug Amanda Djupvik is a talented Norwegian astronomer. She studies how stars are born and how their sizes are decided. Her work helps us understand more about the universe.

Early Life and Education

Anlaug Amanda Djupvik was born in Førde, a small town in Norway. She grew up in an even smaller village called Leikong. This village is on an island named Gurskøy, south of the city of Ålesund.

Starting Her Journey in Science

In August 1986, Anlaug began her university studies. She went to the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics in Oslo. This is where she started learning about space and stars.

Earning Her Master's Degree

In January 1992, Anlaug earned her Master of Science degree. This is a high-level university degree. Her special project was about observing the moons of Jupiter. She studied how they moved and interacted in 1990 and 1991. Her professor, Kaare Aksnes, helped her with this important work.

A Career in Astronomy

After finishing her Master's degree, Anlaug started working at a big telescope. From 1992 to 1994, she was a support astronomer. She worked at the Nordic Optical Telescope (NOT). This telescope is located in the Canary Islands.

Discovering a Minor Planet

While working at the Nordic Optical Telescope, Anlaug made an exciting discovery. On February 22, 1994, she found a new minor planet. Minor planets are small objects that orbit the Sun. This one was named 32892 Prufrock.

Advanced Studies and Research

From 1994 to 1999, Anlaug continued her studies. She worked on her Ph.D. at the Stockholm Observatory in Sweden. A Ph.D. is the highest university degree. Her research helped her become an expert in astronomy.

After her Ph.D., she worked at the European Space Agency. This was from May 1999 to May 2000. She was part of the Astrophysics Division. There, she worked with another scientist, Malcolm Fridlund.

Working at the Nordic Optical Telescope

Since May 2000, Anlaug has been an astronomer at the Nordic Optical Telescope. She first served as a deputy. Later, in 2002, she became the acting astronomer-in-charge. This means she helps manage the telescope's operations. Her work helps other scientists use the telescope for their research.

External Links

• Personal page at the NOT
• Curriculum Vitae

See also

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