langs: 23 декабря [ru] / december 23 [en] / 23. dezember [de] / 23 décembre [fr] / 23 dicembre [it] / 23 de diciembre [es]
days: december 20 / december 21 / december 22 / december 23 / december 24 / december 25 / december 26
Asteroid / Asteroid
#1 (614689) 2020 XL5
(614689) 2020 XL 5 is a near-Earth asteroid and Earth trojan discovered by the Pan-STARRS 1 survey at Haleakala Observatory , Hawaii on 12 December 2020. It oscillates around the Sun – Earth L 4 Lagrangian point (leading 60°), one of the dynamically stable locations where the combined gravitational
- ... JD 2459600.5) Uncertainty parameter 0 Observation arc 8.88 yr (3,243 days) Earliest precovery date 23 december 2012 Aphelion 1.388 AU Perihelion 0.6133 AU Semi-major axis 1.001 AU Eccentricity 0.38713 Orbital p ...
#2 3687 Dzus
3687 Dzus , provisional designation A908 TC , is a carbonaceous asteroid from the central region of the asteroid belt , approximately 31 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered by German astronomer August Kopff at Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory on 7 October 1908. [10] 3687 Dzus Discovery
- ... 1987, much of the time as a volunteer. [2] The official naming citation was published by the MPC on 23 december 1988 ( M.P.C. 14029 ). [11]
#3 3724 Annenskij
3724 Annenskij , provisional designation 1979 YN 8 , is a stony Gefionian asteroid from the central regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 14 kilometers (9 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 23 December 1979, by Soviet astronomer Lyudmila Zhuravleva at the Crimean Astrophysical Observato
- ... ions of the asteroid belt , approximately 14 kilometers (9 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 23 december 1979, by Soviet astronomer Lyudmila Zhuravleva at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory in Nauchnij ...
- ... iscovery [1] Discovered by L. Zhuravleva Discovery site Crimean Astrophysical Obs. Discovery date 23 december 1979 Designations MPC designation (3724) Annenskij Named after Innokenty Annensky [1] (Russian po ...
#4 4440 Tchantchès
4440 Tchantchès , provisional designation 1984 YV , is a rather elongated Hungaria asteroid and a possible binary system from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 3 kilometers in diameter. 4440 Tchantchès Discovery [1] Discovered by F. Dossin Discovery site Haute-Provence Obs
- ... chantchès Discovery [1] Discovered by F. Dossin Discovery site Haute-Provence Obs. Discovery date 23 december 1984 Designations MPC designation 4440 Tchantchès Named after Tchantchès (Belgian folklore figure) ...
- ... · 13.7 [1] [4] · 13.83 ± 0.24 [17] · 13.930 ± 0.002 (R) [12] · 14.0 ± 0.2 [13] It was discovered on 23 december 1984, by astronomer François Dossin at Haute-Provence Observatory in France [3] and named after the ...
#5 5160 Camoes
5160 Camoes , provisional designation 1979 YO , is an asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 6 kilometers in diameter. The asteroid was discovered on 23 December 1979, by Belgian astronomer Henri Debehogne and Brazilian astronomer Edgar Netto at ESO 's La Silla Observat
- ... gions of the asteroid belt , approximately 6 kilometers in diameter. The asteroid was discovered on 23 december 1979, by Belgian astronomer Henri Debehogne and Brazilian astronomer Edgar Netto at ESO 's La Silla ...
- ... very [1] Discovered by H. Debehogne E. R. Netto Discovery site ESO – La Silla Obs. Discovery date 23 december 1979 Designations MPC designation (5160) Camoes Named after Luís de Camões (Portuguese poet) [2] Al ...
#6 3345 Tarkovskij
3345 Tarkovskij , provisional designation 1982 YC 1 , is a carbonaceous background asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 22 kilometers (14 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 23 December 1982, by Russian astronomer Lyudmila Karachkina at the Crimean Astrophysical
- ... ons of the asteroid belt , approximately 22 kilometers (14 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 23 december 1982, by Russian astronomer Lyudmila Karachkina at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory in Nauchny ...
- ... overy [1] Discovered by L. G. Karachkina Discovery site Crimean Astrophysical Obs. Discovery date 23 december 1982 Designations MPC designation (3345) Tarkovskij Named after Andrei Tarkovsky (Soviet film-maker ...
#7 3915 Fukushima
3915 Fukushima , provisional designation 1988 PA 1 , is a carbonaceous asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 21 kilometers in diameter. Asteroid 3915 Fukushima Discovery [1] Discovered by M. Yanai K. Watanabe Discovery site Kitami Obs. Discovery date 15 August
- ... omical Liaison Group . [2] The approved naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 23 december 1988 ( M.P.C. 14030 ). [14]
#8 (341843) 2008 EV5
(341843) 2008 EV 5 , provisional designation 2008 EV 5 , is a sub-kilometer asteroid , classified as a near-Earth object and potentially hazardous asteroid of the Aten group , approximately 400 metres (1,300 feet) in diameter. It was discovered on 4 March 2008, by astronomers of the Mount Lemmon Sur
- ... ed it to reach its current orbit within a few Myr to a few tens of Myr. [14] 2008 CLOSE APPROACH On 23 december 2008, 2008 EV 5 made a close approach to Earth at a distance of 8.4 lunar distances (0.022 AU, 3.2 ...
#9 (501647) 2014 SD224
(501647) 2014 SD 224 is an Aten near-Earth asteroid around 150 meters (490 feet) in diameter. It was discovered on 22 September 2014 when the asteroid was 0.29 AU (43 million km ; 110 LD ) from Earth and had a solar elongation of 123 degrees. The glare of the Sun had masked the approach of t
- ... it had a solar elongation of 149 degrees and a magnitude of 18. [3] It reached a peak brightness on 23 december 2020 at magnitude 16.4, which is still fainter than Pluto . The asteroid safely passed closest appr ...
#10 (35396) 1997 XF11
(35396) 1997 XF 11 , provisional designation 1997 XF 11 , is a kilometer-sized asteroid , classified as a near-Earth object , Mars-crosser and potentially hazardous asteroid of the Apollo group . [1] 2028 Earth/Moon approach [3] Date & Time Approach to Nominal distance uncertainty region ( 3-sigma )
- ... a 'small...not entirely out of the question' possibility of hitting the Earth in 2028." [17] But by 23 december 1997, it should have been clear that XF11 had no reasonable possibility of an Earth impact. [17] Wi ...
Comet / Comet
#1 15P/Finlay
Comet Finlay is a periodic comet with an orbital period of 6 years discovered by William Henry Finlay ( Royal Observatory , Cape of Good Hope , South Africa ) on September 26, 1886. The next perihelion passage is July 13, 2021 when the comet will have a solar elongation of 54 degrees at approximatel
- ... tude 9 becoming bright enough to be seen in common binoculars with a 50 mm objective lens . [10] On december 23, 2014, 15P and Mars were only 1/6 of a degree apart in the sky after sunset. [10] But by December 23 ...
- ... ecember 23, 2014, 15P and Mars were only 1/6 of a degree apart in the sky after sunset. [10] But by december 23, 2014, the comet had dimmed considerably since the outburst. On 16 January 2015, the comet outburst ...
Galaxy / Galaxy
#1 NGC 2442 and NGC 2443
NGC 2442 and NGC 2443 are two parts of a single intermediate spiral galaxy , commonly known as the Meathook Galaxy or the Cobra and Mouse . [3] It is about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Volans . It was discovered by Sir John Herschel on December 23, 1834 during his survey of south
- ... 50 million light-years away in the constellation Volans . It was discovered by Sir John Herschel on december 23, 1834 during his survey of southern skies with a 18.25 inch diameter reflecting telescope (his "20-f ...
#2 NGC 956
NGC 956 is an asterism in the constellation Andromeda . Star cluster in the constellation Andromeda NGC 956 Observation data ( J2000 epoch ) Constellation Andromeda Right ascension 02 h 32 m 15.0 s [1] Declination +44 ° 33 ′ 48 ″ [1] Apparent magnitude (V) 8.9 [1] Apparent dimensions (V) 9 ′ [2]
- ... [3] Other designations Cr 27 See also: Open cluster , List of open clusters The object was found on december 23, 1831 by the British astronomer John Herschel , who originally believed the object to be an open clu ...
#3 NGC 1959
NGC 1959 (also known as ESO 56-SC120 ) is an open cluster located in the Mensa constellation which is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud . It was discovered by John Herschel on December 23, 1834. [4] Its apparent magnitude is 12.2, and its size is 0.50 arc minutes . [2] Star cluster in the constella
- ... a constellation which is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud . It was discovered by John Herschel on december 23, 1834. [4] Its apparent magnitude is 12.2, and its size is 0.50 arc minutes . [2] Star cluster in th ...
#4 NGC 1971
NGC 1971 (also known as ESO 56-SC128 ) is an open cluster which is in the Dorado constellation and is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud . It was discovered by John Herschel on December 23, 1834. [4] Its apparent size is 11.9 by 0.80 arc minutes . [1] [2] Open cluster in the constellation Dorado NGC
- ... ado constellation and is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud . It was discovered by John Herschel on december 23, 1834. [4] Its apparent size is 11.9 by 0.80 arc minutes . [1] [2] Open cluster in the constellation ...
#5 NGC 4523
NGC 4523 is a Magellanic spiral galaxy located about 35 to 50 million light-years away [3] in the constellation Coma Berenices . [4] It was discovered by astronomer Heinrich d'Arrest on April 19, 1865. [5] NGC 4523 is a member of the Virgo Cluster . [6] [7] A distance of (13 ± 2 Mpc ) for NGC 4523 w
- ... ated) [1] Apparent size (V) 2.0 x 1.9 [1] Other designations PGC 041746, UGC 07713, VCC 1524 [1] On december 23, 1999, a Type II supernova designated as SN 1999gq was detected in NGC 4523. [8] [9] SEE ALSO NGC 45 ...
Institution / Institution
#1 Oak Ridge Observatory
The Oak Ridge Observatory ( ORO , code: 801 ), also known as the George R. Agassiz Station , is located at 42 Pinnacle Road, Harvard, Massachusetts . It was operated by the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian as a facility of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) from 1933 unti
- ... 1981 list 3076 Garber 13 September 1982 list 3342 Fivesparks 27 January 1982 list 3773 Smithsonian 23 december 1984 list 3797 Ching-Sung Yu 22 December 1987 list 4372 Quincy 3 October 1984 list 4733 ORO 19 Apri ...
#2 Camille Flammarion Observatory
The observatory was established in Juvisy-sur-Orge in 1883 by the French astronomer and author Camille Flammarion . In March 2010, the structure was classified as a historical monument by the French Ministry of Culture . The observatory belongs to the Société astronomique de France . Observatory Cam
- ... May - 21 July 1904, from 3 August 1904 - 13 April 1905 [8] Ferdinand Quénisset , from 15 October – 23 december 1906 [8] Ferdinand Quénisset , assistant astronomer, from 1906–1947. [11] Gabrielle Renaudot Flamma ...
#3 Starkenburg Observatory
The Starkenburg Observatory ( German : Starkenburg-Sternwarte ) is an astronomical observatory in Heppenheim , Germany. It was founded in 1970, and currently has about 150 members. [2] [3] Observatory Starkenburg Observatory Named after Starkenburg Observatory code 611 Location Starkenburg , G
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#4 Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca
The Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca ( Spanish : Observatorio Astronómico de Mallorca , OAM ) is an observatory just south of Costitx , Mallorca , Spain . [3] Observatory Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca Alternative names ca Observatory code 620 Location Costitx , Mallorca , Spain Coor
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#5 Farpoint Observatory
Farpoint Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Northeast Kansas Amateur Astronomers' League , or NEKAAL . It is located on the grounds of Mission Valley High School at Eskridge , near Auburn, Kansas , approximately 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Topeka , Kansas , Unit
- ... TT 56 14 October 2006 list [B] (309145) 2006 YR 6 19 December 2006 list [B] (309147) 2006 YD 13 23 december 2006 list [B] (332215) 2006 GN 3 1 April 2006 list [B] (344115) 1999 VV 71 15 November 1999 lis ...
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#6 Purple Mountain Observatory
The Purple Mountain Observatory ( Chinese : 紫金山天文台 ; pinyin : Zǐjīnshān Tiānwéntái ), also known as Zijinshan Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory located on the Purple Mountain in the east of Nanjing . [lower-alpha 1] Observatory Purple Mountain Observatory Purple Mountain Observ
- ... 964 list 5539 Limporyen 16 October 1965 list 5709 Tamyeunleung 12 October 1977 list 5892 Milesdavis 23 december 1981 list (6283) 1980 VX 1 6 November 1980 list (6430) 1964 UP 30 October 1964 list 7811 Zhaojiuzha ...
#7 Kleť Observatory
Kleť Observatory ( Czech : Hvězdárna Kleť ; obs. code : 046 ) is an astronomical observatory in the Czech Republic . It is situated in South Bohemia , south of the summit of Mount Kleť , near the town of České Budějovice . Constructed in 1957, the observatory is at an altitude of 1,070 metres (3,510
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#8 Perth Observatory
The Perth Observatory is the name of two astronomical observatories located in Western Australia (WA). In 1896, the original observatory was founded in West Perth on Mount Eliza overlooking the city of Perth (obs. code 319 ). Due to the city's expansion, the observatory moved to Bickley in 1965. The
- ... tralia and internationally. [ citation needed ] DR IWAN (IVAN) NIKOLOFF With the death of Harris on 23 december 1974, Nikoloff was to act in the role of Government Astronomer of the Perth Observatory until 30 Ma ...
#9 Črni Vrh Observatory
The Črni Vrh Observatory ( Slovene : Observatorij Črni Vrh , IAU code : 106 ) is an astronomical observatory located in western Slovenia , close to the settlement of Črni Vrh , near the town of Idrija . The current observatory was built in 1985 and stands at an elevation of 730 metres (2,400 ft) .
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Researcher / Researcher
#1 Lyudmila Karachkina
Lyudmila Georgievna Karachkina ( Russian : Людмила Георгиевна Карачкина , born 3 September 1948, Rostov-on-Don ) is an astronomer and discoverer of minor planets . [2] Ukrainian astronomer Minor planets discovered: 130 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets In 1978 she began as a staff astro
- ... 13, 1983 MPC 3063 Makhaon August 4, 1983 MPC 3067 Akhmatova October 14, 1982 MPC [1] 3068 Khanina december 23, 1982 MPC 3215 Lapko January 23, 1980 MPC 3286 Anatoliya January 23, 1980 MPC 3345 Tarkovskij Decemb ...
- ... er 23, 1982 MPC 3215 Lapko January 23, 1980 MPC 3286 Anatoliya January 23, 1980 MPC 3345 Tarkovskij december 23, 1982 MPC 3437 Kapitsa October 20, 1982 MPC 3453 Dostoevsky September 27, 1981 MPC 3469 Bulgakov Oct ...
- ... 82 MPC [1] 3668 Ilfpetrov October 21, 1982 MPC 3669 Vertinskij October 21, 1982 MPC 3675 Kemstach december 23, 1982 MPC 3750 Ilizarov October 14, 1982 MPC 3772 Piaf October 21, 1982 MPC 3946 Shor March 5, 1983 ...
- ... 9, 1986 MPC 4556 Gumilyov August 27, 1987 MPC 4625 Shchedrin October 20, 1982 MPC 4626 Plisetskaya december 23, 1984 MPC 4741 Leskov November 10, 1985 MPC 4785 Petrov December 17, 1984 MPC 4861 Nemirovskij Augus ...
- ... 1982 MPC 5324 Lyapunov September 22, 1987 MPC 5421 Ulanova October 14, 1982 MPC [1] 5422 Hodgkin december 23, 1982 MPC 5465 Chumakov September 9, 1986 MPC 5615 Iskander August 4, 1983 MPC 5666 Rabelais October ...
- ... 1982 MPC 29122 Vasadze December 24, 1982 MPC 29125 Kyivphysfak December 17, 1984 MPC 32770 Starchik december 23, 1984 MPC 42478 Inozemtseva September 7, 1981 MPC 43752 Maryosipova October 20, 1982 MPC 65658 Gurni ...
- ... MPC 43752 Maryosipova October 20, 1982 MPC 65658 Gurnikovskaya October 20, 1982 MPC 69261 Philaret december 23, 1982 MPC 1 co-discovery with L. V. Zhuravleva 2 co-discovery with Nikolai Chernykh 3 co-discovery w ...
#2 Zoran Knežević (astronomer)
Zoran Knežević ( Serbian Cyrillic : Зоран Кнежевић , born 23 August 1949 in Osijek ) is a Serbian astronomer , who has been publishing since 1982. His major scientific contributions are in the field of movement of small Solar System bodies , their proper elements and perturbations , as well as the i
- ... , is named after him. [1] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 23 december 1988 ( M.P.C. 14030 ). [2] SEE ALSO List of minor planet discoverers § Z. Knezevic Vincenzo Zappalà ...
#3 Lyudmila Zhuravleva
Lyudmila Vasilyevna Zhuravleva ( Russian : Людмила Васильевна Журавлёва , Ukrainian : Людмила Василівна Журавльова , romanized : Ljudmyla Vasylivna Žuravljova ; born 22 May 1946) is a Soviet , Russian and Ukrainian astronomer , who worked at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory in Nauchnij, where
- ... er 1978 list 3657 Ermolova 26 September 1978 list 3662 Dezhnev 8 September 1980 list 3724 Annenskij 23 december 1979 list 3771 Alexejtolstoj 20 September 1974 list 3803 Tuchkova 2 October 1981 list 3863 Gilyarov ...
- ... ch 1973 list 3964 Danilevskij 12 September 1974 list 3969 Rossi 9 October 1978 list 3971 Voronikhin 23 december 1979 list 4005 Dyagilev 8 October 1972 list 4032 Chaplygin 22 October 1985 list 4053 Cherkasov 2 Oc ...
#4 Gerard Kuiper
Gerard Peter Kuiper ( English: / ˈ k aɪ p ər / ; Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkœypər] ; born Gerrit Pieter Kuiper ; 7 December 1905 – 23 December 1973) was a Dutch astronomer , planetary scientist , selenographer , author and professor. He is the eponymous namesake of the Kuiper belt . Netherlands-bor
- ... h: / ˈ k aɪ p ər / ; Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkœypər] ; born Gerrit Pieter Kuiper ; 7 December 1905 – 23 december 1973) was a Dutch astronomer , planetary scientist , selenographer , author and professor. He is th ...
- ... August 1964 Born Gerrit Pieter Kuiper ( 1905-12-07 ) 7 December 1905 Tuitjenhorn , Netherlands Died 23 december 1973 (1973-12-23) (aged 68) Mexico City , Mexico Nationality Dutch–American Alma mater Leiden Unive ...
- ... received "Kuiper numbers" to identify them, such as KUI 79. DEATH Kuiper died of a heart attack on 23 december 1973 in Mexico City , while on vacation with his wife. [6] HONORS Gerard P. Kuiper Space Sciences b ...
#5 Johannes Wilsing
Johannes Wilsing (8 September 1856 – 23 December 1943) was a German astronomer . German astronomer He was born in Berlin , where he was educated in addition to Göttingen . In 1880 he was awarded his Ph.D. from Humboldt-Universität of Berlin with a dissertation titled, Über den Einfluss von Luftdruck
- Johannes Wilsing (8 September 1856 – 23 december 1943) was a German astronomer . German astronomer He was born in Berlin , where he was educated in ...
#6 Stefano Sposetti
Stefano Sposetti (born 22 December 1958) is a Swiss amateur astronomer and a prolific discoverer of minor planets . [2] [3] He lives in Gnosca , in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland in the Ticino Alps , where the Gnosca Observatory is located. Swiss astronomer Flyby of Asteroid 2004 FH in Mar
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#7 John Russell Hind
John Russell Hind FRS FRSE LLD (12 May 1823 – 23 December 1895) was an English astronomer . English astronomer For other people with the same name, see John Hind . John Russell Hind John Russell Hind c. 1860s Born ( 1823-05-12 ) 12 May 1823 Nottingham Died 23 December 1895 (1895-12-23) (aged 72) T
- John Russell Hind FRS FRSE LLD (12 May 1823 – 23 december 1895) was an English astronomer . English astronomer For other people with the same name, see John ...
- ... Hind . John Russell Hind John Russell Hind c. 1860s Born ( 1823-05-12 ) 12 May 1823 Nottingham Died 23 december 1895 (1895-12-23) (aged 72) Twickenham , London Known for Discovery of asteroids and variable stars ...
#8 John V. McClusky
John V. McClusky is an American astronomer . He is a prolific discoverer of asteroids . [2] American astronomer Minor planets discovered: 156 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets
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#9 Martha Locke Hazen
Martha Locke Hazen (15 July 1931- 23 December 2006) was an American astronomer , best known for her contributions as curator of the Harvard astronomical photographs collection and her work on variable stars . [1] Martha Locke Hazen Born 15 July 1931 Died 23 December 2006 (age 75) Alma mater Mount
- Martha Locke Hazen (15 July 1931- 23 december 2006) was an American astronomer , best known for her contributions as curator of the Harvard astro ...
- ... otographs collection and her work on variable stars . [1] Martha Locke Hazen Born 15 July 1931 Died 23 december 2006 (age 75) Alma mater Mount Holyoke College , University of Michigan Spouse(s) William Liller , ...
#10 António Cabreira
D. António Tomás da Guarda Cabreira de Faria e Alvelos Drago da Ponte [lower-alpha 1] ComSE (30 October 1868 – 21 November 1953) was a Portuguese mathematician , polygraph and publicist. A member of the aristocratic Cabreira family, António Cabreira was a claimant to the Miguelist noble titles of Co
- ... of Arizona on 18 June 1912, and was bestowed with the University of Amsterdam 's Medal of Honour on 23 december 1933, on the occasion of its tricentennial. [2] In 1907, António Cabreira founded the Academy of Sc ...
#11 Pierre Antonini
Pierre Antonini is a retired French mathematics professor and amateur astronomer who has discovered several minor planets and two supernovae at his private Observatoire de Bédoin (Bedoin Observatory; observatory code: 132 ) located at Bédoin , southeastern France. For many of his discoveries he used
- ... (31223) 1998 BJ 30 28 January 1998 list (31255) 1998 DL 27 27 February 1998 list (33094) 1997 YG 5 23 december 1997 list (35675) 1998 XK 17 15 December 1998 list (37838) 1998 DF 17 February 1998 list (39868) 19 ...
#12 Erich Meyer
Erich Meyer (born August 6, 1951) is an Austrian engineer , amateur astronomer and discoverer of asteroids . Austrian engineer and amateur astronomer Minor planets discovered: 22 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets
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#13 Michael Woolfson
Michael Mark Woolfson (9 January 1927 [1] – 23 December 2019 [2] ) was a British physicist and planetary scientist . His research interests were in the fields of x-ray crystallography , biophysics , colour vision and the formation of stars and planets . British physicist and planetary scientist (192
- Michael Mark Woolfson (9 January 1927 [1] – 23 december 2019 [2] ) was a British physicist and planetary scientist . His research interests were in the fie ...
- ... of stars and planets . British physicist and planetary scientist (1927–2019) Michael Woolfson Died 23 december 2019 Occupation Physicist ACADEMIA He was educated at Jesus College, Oxford and received his PhD fr ...
#14 Walter Scott Houston
Walter Scott Houston (May 30, 1912 – December 23, 1993) was an American popularizer of amateur astronomy . He wrote the " Deep-Sky Wonders " column in Sky and Telescope magazine from 1946 to 1993. Walter Scott Houston Walter Scott Houston at the 1983 Stellafane Convention Born ( 1912-05-30 ) May 30,
- Walter Scott Houston (May 30, 1912 – december 23, 1993) was an American popularizer of amateur astronomy . He wrote the " Deep-Sky Wonders " column i ...
- ... uston at the 1983 Stellafane Convention Born ( 1912-05-30 ) May 30, 1912 Tippecanoe, Wisconsin Died december 23, 1993 (1993-12-23) (aged 81) Cancún , Mexico Education University of Wisconsin Occupation English te ...
#15 Hipparchus
Hipparchus ( / h ɪ ˈ p ɑːr k ə s / ; Greek : Ἵππαρχος , Hipparkhos ; c. 190 – c. 120 BC) was a Greek astronomer , geographer , and mathematician . He is considered the founder of trigonometry , [1] but is most famous for his incidental discovery of precession of the equinoxes . [2] Hipparchu
- ... e requirements. The eccentric model he fitted to these eclipses from his Babylonian eclipse list: 22 23 december r 383 BC, 18/19 June 382 BC, and 12/13 December 382 BC. The epicycle model he fitted to lunar eclips ...
#16 Takeshi Urata
Takeshi Urata ( 浦田 武 , Urata Takeshi , 1947 – December 15, 2012) [2] was a Japanese astronomer . He was a prolific discoverer of asteroids , observing at Nihondaira Observatory . Japanese astronomer Minor planets discovered: 642 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets In 1978 he became the fi
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#17 Yoshisada Shimizu
Yoshisada Shimizu ( 清水 義定 , Shimizu Yoshisada , born 1943) is a Japanese amateur astronomer and a prolific discoverer of hundreds of asteroids since 1993. An orthopaedist by profession, he is also known as an astrophotographer . [1] [2] Japanese astronomer Minor planets discovered: 311 [1] see §
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#18 Krisztián Sárneczky
Krisztián Sárneczky (born 6 November 1974 in Budapest ) is a Hungarian teacher of geography [1] and prolific discoverer of minor planets and supernovae , researching at Konkoly Observatory in Budapest, Hungary. He is a board member of the Hungarian Astronomical Association (HAA) [2] and member of th
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#19 Dennis di Cicco
Dennis di Cicco (born 1950) is an American amateur astronomer and a discoverer of minor planets , who lives in New England . American astronomer Minor planets discovered: 60 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets He has discovered 60 numbered asteroids from his backyard observatory in Sudbur
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#20 Howard J. Brewington
Howard J. Brewington (born December 3, 1952 in South Carolina ) is an American comet discoverer and former professional telescope operator of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey . [1] [2] American astronomer This article uses bare URLs , which are uninformative and vulnerable to link rot . ( September 2022
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#1 BT Monocerotis
BT Monocerotis ( Nova Monocerotis 1939 ) was a nova , which lit up in the constellation Monoceros in 1939. It was discovered on a spectral plate by Fred L. Whipple on December 23, 1939. [5] BT Monocerotis is believed to have reached mag 4.5, which would have made it visible to the naked eye, but tha
- ... in the constellation Monoceros in 1939. It was discovered on a spectral plate by Fred L. Whipple on december 23, 1939. [5] BT Monocerotis is believed to have reached mag 4.5, which would have made it visible to t ...