Telescopes Glossary
![An image of some distorted wave fronts hitting a deformable mirror, which reflects back corrected, straight wavefronts.](/sites/default/files/learn/Adaptive_optics_correct.png)
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Occupation: Astrophysicist
Research Areas: Galaxy formation, Observational astronomy
"I consider myself extremely lucky to be where I am, do what I do, and to be surrounded by so many amazing people here in Liverpool."
Occupation: Astronomer and Professor
Year born: 1960
Occupation: Astronomer and CEO
Research Area: Education, Science Communication, Planetariums, and Astronomy