Heather Couper
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Summary
Heather Couper was born on June 2, 1949[1], in Wallasey[2]. She died on February 19, 2020[3], in Stoke Mandeville Hospital[4]. She worked as an astronomer[5], physicist[6], journalist[7], television presenter[8], and writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (258 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Occupation: broadcaster[12], television maker[13], radio program designer[14], science communicator[15], author[16], astrophysicist[17]
- Field of work: astronomy[18], popular science[19], popular science literature[20], educational television[21], radio program[22]
- Employer: Gresham College[23]
- Educated at: University of Leicester[24], Haydon School[25], Linacre College[26]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27], Sir Arthur Clarke Award[28]
- Member of: British Astronomical Association[29], International Astronomical Union[30]
- Sex or gender: female[31]
- Commons category: Heather Couper[32]
- Residence: United Kingdom[33]
- Family name: Couper[34]
- Given name: Heather[35]
- Official website: http://www.hencoup.com/en/heather[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Name in native language: Heather Couper[38]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[39]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Heather Couper include 3922 Heather[40], an asteroid[41].
Why It Matters
Heather Couper has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Entities named for her include 3922 Heather[40], an asteroid[41].
FAQs
Where was Heather Couper born?
Heather Couper's place of birth was Wallasey[2].
Where did Heather Couper die?
Heather Couper died in Stoke Mandeville Hospital[4].
What did Heather Couper do for work?
Heather Couper worked as an astronomer[5], physicist[6], journalist[7], television presenter[8], and writer[9].
Where did Heather Couper go to school?
Heather Couper was educated at University of Leicester[24], Haydon School[25], and Linacre College[26].
What awards did Heather Couper receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27] and Sir Arthur Clarke Award[28].