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Encyclopedia > Duncan Waldron

J. Duncan Waldron is an astronomer, artist, and furniture designer.


J. Duncan Waldron was born in Glasgow, Scotland. His first job was creating how quality reproductions of astronomical plates for the Royal Observatory in Edinborough. On October 10, 1986, Waldron discovered the asteroid, 3753 Cruithne. In 1995, Waldron was first exposed to Paint Shop Pro because of the observatory's new use of digital photography to record celestial objects. This software inspired Waldron to manipulate photographs for artistic purposes, creating kaleidoscopic patterns. In 1998, Duncan Waldron and his wife, Heather, moved to New South Wales, Australia to study contemporary furniture design. For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation) George Square and Glasgows City Chambers Glasgow is Scotlands largest city, located on the River Clyde in West Central Scotland. ... October 10 is the 283rd day of the year (284th in Leap years). ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 3753 Cruithne (English krew-een-yÉ™; Modern Irish krin-nyÉ™) is an asteroid in orbit around the Sun. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Governor HE Professor Marie Bashir Premier Bob Carr (ALP) Area 809,444 km² (5th)  - Land 800,642 km²  - Water 8,802 km² (1. ...


External links

  • Duncan Waldron's profile at the Corel website
  • Farewell to Duncan Waldron


 
 

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