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West Michael

Astronomer · Lowell Observatory

Astronomer at Lowell Observatory. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 1 organization on the Form 990 record.

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1
Roles reported
1
Reported compensation
$181K

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Reported as Astronomer of Lowell Observatory, based in Flagstaff, AZ.
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Received $181K in total reported compensation on the most recent Form 990 (Part VII).
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Lowell Observatory Astronomer · $11.9M revenue · Flagstaff, AZTHE MISSION OF LOWELL OBSERVATORY IS TO PURSUE THE STUDY OF ASTRONOMY, ESPECIALLY THE STUDY OF OUR SOLAR SYSTEM AND ITS EVOLUTION; TO CONDUCT PURE…pay $154K → $181KFiled FY2024, FY2023, FY2022 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
$181Kreported comp

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