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John J. Kavelaars

1966 - Today

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J-John Kavelaars, better known as JJ Kavelaars (born 1966), is a Canadian astronomer who was part of a team that discovered several moons of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. He is also a discoverer of minor planets and an investigator on the extended New Horizons mission, having aided in the discovery of 486958 Arrokoth. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. John J. Kavelaars is the 641st most popular astronomer, the 1,293rd most popular biography from Canada and the 12th most popular Canadian Astronomer.

John J. Kavelaars is a Canadian astronomer known for his research in the field of planetary science and for his work on the discovery and characterization of trans-Neptunian objects. He has contributed significantly to our understanding of the outer solar system and the dynamics of small celestial bodies.

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Among ASTRONOMERS

Among astronomers, John J. Kavelaars ranks 641 out of 644. Before him are C. Michelle Olmstead, Zdeněk Moravec, Heidi Hammel, Richard Kowalski, Tetsuo Kagawa, and James Gall. After him are Lisa Kaltenegger, Konstantin Batygin, Amy Mainzer, Feryal Özel, Anna Frebel, and Natalie Batalha.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1966, John J. Kavelaars ranks 1,081. Before him are Tanya Donelly, Jim True-Frost, Khadim Hussain Rizvi, Shaun Donovan, Rochelle Stevens, and Quin Snyder. After him are Kevin Gallacher, Oren Moverman, Alexei Barsov, Gary Neiwand, Robin Fraser, and Raphael Saadiq.

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In Canada

Among people born in Canada, John J. Kavelaars ranks 1,294 out of 1,622. Before him are Brad Marchand (1988), Samantha Bee (1969), Demore Barnes (1976), Pierce LePage (1996), Erin O'Toole (1973), and Brian Bellows (1964). After him are Jimmy Nicholl (1956), Patrice Bernier (1979), Dylan Armstrong (1981), Craig Olejnik (1979), Kristen Hager (1984), and Beckie Scott (1974).

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Among ASTRONOMERS In Canada

Among astronomers born in Canada, John J. Kavelaars ranks 12. Before him are John Stanley Plaskett (1865), Wendy Freedman (1957), Brett J. Gladman (1966), Sara Seager (1971), Dale Frail (1961), and Linda A. Morabito (1953). After him are Austin Mardon (1962).

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