Chris Lintott

Chris Lintott

scientist United Kingdom

Chris Lintott is a prominent professor of astrophysics at the University of Oxford and a well-known presenter of the BBC astronomy series 'The Sky at Night.' He has contributed significantly to the field of planetary defense, discussing the risks posed by near-Earth asteroids and advocating for improved detection methods. Recently, he addressed the UK parliament’s science, innovation, and technology committee about the threat of asteroids, emphasizing the importance of monitoring these celestial bodies to safeguard Earth.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
30,671
Power
260$
Sentiment
7.45
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Romania 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 19,237,691 14,250 $250,000 185$
Guatemala 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 17,915,568 16,421 $82,000 75$
Totals 2 37,153,259 30,671 $332,000 260$
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Recent Mentions

Guatemala Guatemala: Chris Lintott, an astronomer from the University of Oxford, clarified that any suggestion of the comet 3I/ATLAS being artificial is extremely absurd. 9

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: ¿El cometa 3I/ATLAS es una nave alienígena? Esto dice la NASA sobre el "objeto interestelar"

Romania Romania: Chris Lintott is an astronomer at the University of Oxford who contributed to the simulation of the object's galactic origin. 6

Adevărul: O „navă extraterestră ostilă” se apropie de Pământ. Ce spun cercetătorii despre obiectul interstelar controversat

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Prof Chris Lintott, co-author of the study, discussed the significance of the comet 3I/Atlas. 8

BBC: Mystery interstellar object could be the oldest known comet

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Chris Lintott is a professor of astrophysics at the University of Oxford who provides insights on asteroid risks. 7

The Guardian: Are we doing enough to save Earth from a devastating asteroid strike? | Asteroids