2023-11-26 18:58:00
He has just obtained the highest distinction in his city. On Sunday, astrophysicist Patrick Michel received the Saint-Tropez Gold Medal. A new distinction which adds to its already well-established track record.
It was during the second edition of the Scientific Meetings that the mayor, Sylvie Siri, chose to congratulate this local child.
In the solar system
“On October 12, in agreement with the International Astronomical Union, Patrick named an asteroid “Saint-Tropez”. From now on, our city is part of the solar system”, rejoiced the first magistrate.
“ You were already shining at the Lycée du Golfe, after obtaining your baccalaureate with honors. Since then, the town has encouraged you in your various projects. This medal is the logical continuation “, continued Sylvie Siri.
Make Saint-Tropez shine
“C’is a real honor, because I have always loved my village. So I tried to make it shine in my own way. It was above all recognition “, smiles Patrick Michel.
This medal symbolizes the fruit of thousands of hours of work analyzing the stars. “I didn’t want this asteroid to be a danger to our planet. So I studied it at length and its orbit is stable. It is located 450 million kilometers between the planets Mars and Jupiter. he lists.
The researcher also specified the dimensions of this small rocky body. “It is six kilometers in diameter, the distance which separates Saint-Tropez from La Foux. It also spins around very quickly. “, exposes the one who already has an asteroid in his name.
“I knew the process so I decided to use it to inscribe Saint-Tropez in the universe. “
Buzz Aldrin and 2009…
Since 2009, the town has not awarded any gold medal. Ironically, the last recipient was astronaut Buzz Aldrin. The opportunity for Patrick Michel to further raise his name closer to the stars…
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