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Franck Marchis is a French-American astronomer recognized for his extensive research on minor planets and the discovery of multiple asteroids possessing satellites. He achieved significant breakthroughs by utilizing advanced adaptive-optics systems to capture high-resolution images of celestial bodies from Earth-based telescopes. He works at the SETI Institute, focusing on planetary science and the technological advancement of astronomical imaging.
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What does Franck Marchis research?
Franck Marchis studies minor planets, asteroid satellites, adaptive optics, exoplanets, and astronomy outreach. He is a senior astronomer and Director of Citizen Science at the SETI Institute.
What asteroid discoveries is Franck Marchis known for?
The SETI Institute credits Marchis and collaborators with discovering the first triple-asteroid system in 2005 and the binary Trojan asteroid Patroclus in 2006. His work has helped establish that some asteroids have complex satellite systems.
Which organisations is Franck Marchis associated with?
He is Chief Science Officer and a co-founder of Unistellar, as well as a co-founder and chief executive of SkyMapper. His institutional astronomy role is at the SETI Institute.
Why is asteroid 6639 named Marchis?
Asteroid 6639 Marchis was named in recognition of his work and his discovery of the first triple-asteroid system. The [SETI Institute biography](https://www.seti.org/people/franck-marchis/) records the naming and his wider planetary-science contributions.
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