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Eric P. Rubenstein (born 1964) is an American astronomer.
The Minor Planet Center credits him with the discovery of the asteroid 47171 Lempo,[1][2] performed on October 1, 1999, in collaboration with Louis-Gregory Strolger.
After his doctorate at Yale University, he worked as a researcher at the Cerro Tololo Observatory and at Smith College. In 2002 he interrupted his academic career to start his own business.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Minor Planet Discoverers (Alphabetically)". www.minorplanetcenter.org. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ↑ Data updated to 21 October 2017.
- ↑ Laura Trouille (14 August 2014). "Career Profiles: Astronomer to President of a Defense Industry Company". Retrieved 21 October 2017.