Xavier Barcons | |
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 Prof. Xavier Barcons at ESO Headquarters | |
| Born | Xavier Barcons Jáuregui 1959 (age 66–67) Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain |
| Education | University of Cantabria |
| Occupation | Astronomer |
| Known for | ESO General Director |
| Children | 2 |
Xavier Barcons Jáuregui is a Spanish physicist and astronomer appointed as ESO director general from 1 September 2017.
On 29 May 2018, the asteroid 327943 Xavierbarcons was named in his honor.
