Background
Benest, Daniel Georges was born on January 13, 1946 in Suresnes, France. Son of Emile Louis and Henriette (Sénéchal) Benest.
Benest, Daniel Georges was born on January 13, 1946 in Suresnes, France. Son of Emile Louis and Henriette (Sénéchal) Benest.
Master in Physics, University Orsay, Paris, 1969. Diploma of Advanced Studies, University Nice, France, 1970. Doctor 3d Cycle, University Nice, France, 1972.
Doctor of Science, University Nice, France, 1978.
Researcher trainee, Center National de la Recherche Scientifique, Nice, 1972-1973; researcher attaché, Center National de la Recherche Scientifique, Nice, 1973-1980; assistant researcher, Center National de la Recherche Scientifique, Nice, since 1981. Member county Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur, Nice, 1991-1995, Association pour Development International Observatoire de Nice, since 1983, vice president, 1988-1996.
Recipient 3 International awards, 1988. Member Society Française des Spécialistes d'Astronomie (council), International Astronomical Union, Planetary Society.
Married Yvette Piggio, July 12, 1972. Children: Claire, Marianne, Jean-François, Véronique.