Edward Emerson Barnard
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Death | 100 years ago |
| Date of birth | December 16,1857 |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | Nashville |
| Tennessee | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | February 6,1923 |
| Died | Williams Bay |
| Wisconsin | |
| United States | |
| Known for | Barnard's Star |
| Astrophotography | |
| Barnard's Star; astrophotography | |
| Job | Astronomer |
| Awards | Bruce Medal |
| Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society | |
| Janssen Medal | |
| Lalande Prize | |
| Prix Jules Janssen | |
| Discovered | Amalthea |
| 206P/Barnard–Boattini | |
| 177P/Barnard | |
| D/1884 O1 Barnard | |
| C/1891 F1 (Barnard-Denning) | |
| Education | Vanderbilt University |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1321029 |
Edward Emerson Barnard Life story
Edward Emerson Barnard was an American astronomer. He was commonly known as E. E. Barnard, and was recognized as a gifted observational astronomer. He is best known for his discovery of the high proper motion of Barnard's Star in 1916, which is named in his honor.
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