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Pascu, Dan was born on July 20, 1938 in Arad, Romania. Son of Danila and Maria (Pojar) Pascu. came to the United States, 1941.
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Dan Pascu
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Dan Pascu, Romanian astronomer. Achievements include developing techniques for astrometric observation of the planetary satellites; produced largest astrometric archive and observational database for the planetary satellites; co-discoverer 14th moon of Saturn, Calypso, and 10th moon of Saturn, Janus, 1980. Member International Astronomical Union, American Astronomical Society, Sigma Xi.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Astronomy, Case Western Reserve University, 1961. Master of Science in Astronomy, Case Western Reserve University, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy, University Virginia, Charlottesville, 1972.
Career
Astronomer United States Naval Observatory, Washington, since 1963. Specialist in planetary satellite studies and solar system astrometry.
Achievements
Membership
Member International Astronomical Union, American Astronomical Society, Sigma Xi.
Connections
Married Julia Faye Stephens, August 28, 1965. Children: David, Mark, Adam.
Awards
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Recipient National Aeronautics and Space Administration Group Achievement award, 1979, 81, 86, Inaugural Newcomb award United States Naval Observatory, 1983, Meritorious Civilian Service award Department Navy, 2005.Recipient National Aeronautics and Space Administration Group Achievement award, 1979, 81, 86, Inaugural Newcomb award United States Naval Observatory, 1983, Meritorious Civilian Service award Department Navy, 2005.