Paul G. Abel

Who is Paul G. Abel?

Paul G. Abel is a British astronomer born in 1979, mathematician, broadcaster and writer. Currently, he is based in the Centre for Interdisciplinary Science in the department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Leicester where he teaches Mathematics and his research is concerned with black hole thermodynamics with Prof. Derek Raine. He also presents on BBC's long running The Sky at Night with Dr. Lucy Green, Pete Lawrence and Dr. Chris Lintott.

He has written for many popular astronomy magazines promoting amateur astronomy, and in particular, the science that amateurs can contribute to the field.