langs: 6 декабря [ru] / december 6 [en] / 6. dezember [de] / 6 décembre [fr] / 6 dicembre [it] / 6 de diciembre [es]
days: december 3 / december 4 / december 5 / december 6 / december 7 / december 8 / december 9
Asteroid / Asteroid
#1 452 Hamiltonia
Hamiltonia ( minor planet designation : 452 Hamiltonia ) is an asteroid . It was discovered by James Edward Keeler on 6 December 1899, but was then lost until 1981. Its provisional name was 1899 FD . The asteroid is named for Mount Hamilton , the site of Lick Observatory where Keeler was working whe
- ... planet designation : 452 Hamiltonia ) is an asteroid . It was discovered by James Edward Keeler on 6 december 1899, but was then lost until 1981. Its provisional name was 1899 FD . The asteroid is named for Mo ...
- ... Hamiltonia Discovery Discovered by James Edward Keeler Discovery site Mount Hamilton Discovery date 6 december 1899 Designations MPC designation (452) Hamiltonia Pronunciation / h æ m ɪ l ˈ t oʊ n i ə / Named a ...
#2 2015 XY261
2015 XY 261 (also written 2015 XY261 ) is an Apollo near-Earth asteroid [2] that is also a Mars crosser . It is roughly 10–22 meters in diameter and passed less than 1 lunar distance , 0.0025696 AU (384,410 km; 238,860 mi) from Earth on 15 December 2015. [5] Asteroid 2015 XY 261 Discovery [1
- ... [2] [3] Discovered by Pan-STARRS 1 (first observered) Discovery site Haleakala Obs. Discovery date 6 december 2015 Designations MPC designation 2015 XY 261 Minor planet category Apollo · NEO [1] [2] Orbital ch ...
- ... than apparent magnitude 23. [6] However it got brighter as it approached and a few weeks later, on 6 december 2015 it was spotted by Pan-STARRS at an apparent magnitude of 21.5 using a 1.8-meter (71 in) Ritche ...
#3 378 Holmia
Holmia ( minor planet designation : 378 Holmia ) is a typical Main belt asteroid . [2] 378 Holmia A three-dimensional model of 378 Holmia based on its light curve Discovery Discovered by Auguste Charlois Discovery date 6 December 1893 Designations MPC designation (378) Holmia Pronunciation / ˈ
- ... odel of 378 Holmia based on its light curve Discovery Discovered by Auguste Charlois Discovery date 6 december 1893 Designations MPC designation (378) Holmia Pronunciation / ˈ h oʊ ( l ) m i ə / Named after Sto ...
- ... eometric albedo 0.2971 ± 0.043 Absolute magnitude (H) 9.80 It was discovered by Auguste Charlois on 6 december 1893, in Nice . [3] The name comes from the Holmia , the Latin name for Stockholm , Sweden. [3]
#4 1063 Aquilegia
1063 Aquilegia , provisional designation 1925 XA , is a background asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 17 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 6 December 1925, by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg Observatory in southwest Germany. [13] The ast
- ... inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 17 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 6 december 1925, by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg Observatory in southwest Germany. [13] T ...
- ... 063 Aquilegia Discovery [1] Discovered by K. Reinmuth Discovery site Heidelberg Obs. Discovery date 6 december 1925 Designations MPC designation (1063) Aquilegia Pronunciation / æ k w ɪ ˈ l iː dʒ ( i ) ə / [2] ...
#5 904 Rockefellia
904 Rockefellia ( prov. designation : A918 UC or 1918 EO ) is a dark and large background asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt , that measures approximately 59 kilometers (37 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 29 October 1918, by German astronomer Max Wolf at the Heidelberg-Kön
- ... nights later at Heidelberg Observatory as well. The body's observation arc begins at Heidelberg on 6 december 1918, or five weeks after its official discovery observation. [1] NAMING This minor planet was name ...
#6 (480808) 1994 XL1
(480808) 1994 XL 1 is a sub-kilometer asteroid , classified as near-Earth object and potentially hazardous asteroid of the Aten group , approximately 200 meters (700 feet) in diameter. It was discovered on 6 December 1994, by Scottish–Australian astronomer Robert McNaught at Siding Spring Observator
- ... asteroid of the Aten group , approximately 200 meters (700 feet) in diameter. It was discovered on 6 december 1994, by Scottish–Australian astronomer Robert McNaught at Siding Spring Observatory in Australia. ...
- ... L 1 Discovery [1] [2] Discovered by R. H. McNaught Discovery site Siding Spring Obs. Discovery date 6 december 1994 Designations MPC designation (480808) 1994 XL 1 Alternative designations 1994 XL 1 Minor plane ...
- ... which translates into 14.2 lunar distances . [3] It passed 0.03709 AU (5,550,000 km) from Earth on 6 december 1994. [5] On 4 December 2044, it will pass again at 0.03637 AU (5,440,000 km) from Earth. [5] PHYSI ...
- ... s last observation with the LCO –A 1-meter global telescope station at Sutherland, South Africa, on 6 december 2016 ( K91 ) . As of 2018, the asteroid has not been named . [1] [3]
#7 162173 Ryugu
162173 Ryugu , provisional designation 1999 JU 3 , is a near-Earth object and a potentially hazardous asteroid of the Apollo group . It measures approximately 900 metres (3,000 ft) in diameter and is a dark object of the rare spectral type Cb, [11] with qualities of both a C-type asteroid and a B-
- ... r 2019, commands were sent to Hayabusa2 to leave Ryugu and begin its journey back to Earth. [13] On 6 december 2020 (Australian time), a capsule containing the samples landed in Australia and after a brief sear ...
#8 791 Ani
791 Ani ( prov. designation : A914 MB or 1914 UV ) is a very large asteroid of the Meliboea family , located in the outer regions of the asteroid belt . It was discovered on 29 June 1914, by Russian astronomer Grigory Neujmin at the Simeiz Observatory on the Crimean peninsula. [1] The dark carbonace
- ... t to the ecliptic . [3] The body's observation arc begins at Algiers Observatory in North Africa on 6 december 1915, some 17 months after its official discovery observation at Simeiz Observatory . [1] NAMING Th ...
#9 2008 TC3
2008 TC 3 ( Catalina Sky Survey temporary designation 8TA9D69 ) was an 80-tonne (80-long-ton; 90-short-ton) , 4.1-meter (13 ft) diameter asteroid [2] that entered Earth's atmosphere on October 7, 2008. [3] It exploded at an estimated 37 kilometers (23 mi) above the Nubian Desert in Sudan . Some
- ... f of the University of Khartoum . Nubian Desert , Sudan . A search of the impact zone that began on december 6, 2008, turned up 10.5 kilograms (23 lb) of rock in some 600 fragments. These meteorites are collecti ...
#10 130 Elektra
Elektra ( minor planet designation : 130 Elektra ) is a large outer main-belt asteroid and quadruple system with three minor-planet moons . It was discovered on 17 February 1873, by astronomer Christian Peters at Litchfield Observatory , New York, and named after Electra , an avenger in Greek mythol
- ... (130) 1 is the second satellite of Elektra by distance and order of discovery. It was discovered on 6 december 2014, by a team of astronomers led by B. Yang using the SPHERE adaptive optics system on the Very L ...
#11 (612911) 2004 XR190
(612911) 2004 XR 190 , nicknamed Buffy , is a trans-Neptunian object , classified as both a scattered disc object and a detached object , located in the outermost region of the Solar System . It was first observed on 11 December 2004, by astronomers with the Canada–France Ecliptic Plane Survey at th
- ... ( JD 2458600.5) Uncertainty parameter 3 Observation arc 14.74 yr (5,383 d) Earliest precovery date 6 december 2002 [4] [1] Aphelion 63.401 AU Perihelion 51.110 AU Semi-major axis 57.255 AU Eccentricity 0.1073 ...
#12 (182294) 2001 KU76
(182294) 2001 KU 76 , provisionally known as 2001 KU76 , is a trans-Neptunian object (TNO) that has a possible 6:11 resonance with Neptune . [2] [3] Trans-Neptunian object (182294) 2001 KU 76 Discovery [1] Discovered by Buie, M. W. Discovery date 24 May 2001 Designations MPC designation (18229
- ... 86 s / day (n) Inclination 10.637° (i) Longitude of ascending node 44.987° (Ω) Time of perihelion ≈ 6 december 2021 [4] ±3 months Argument of perihelion 204.39° (ω) Earth MOID 36.6816 AU (5.48749 Tm) Jupiter MO ...
#13 1991 VG
1991 VG is a very small near-Earth object of the Apollo group , approximately 5–12 meters (16–39 feet) in diameter. It was first observed by American astronomer James Scotti on 6 November 1991, using the Spacewatch telescope on Kitt Peak National Observatory near Tucson, Arizona, in the United State
- ... telescope on Kitt Peak National Observatory near Tucson, Arizona, in the United States. [1] [4] On 6 december 1991 it passed about 369 635 km from the Moon. [2] The asteroid then went unobserved from April 199 ...
#14 1187 Afra
1187 Afra ( prov. designation : 1929 XC ) is a dark background asteroid from the central regions of the asteroid belt . It was discovered by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at Heidelberg Observatory on 6 December 1929. [1] The X-type asteroid has a rotation period of 14.1 hours and measures approxim
- ... e asteroid belt . It was discovered by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at Heidelberg Observatory on 6 december 1929. [1] The X-type asteroid has a rotation period of 14.1 hours and measures approximately 32 kil ...
- ... ts lightcurve Discovery [1] Discovered by K. Reinmuth Discovery site Heidelberg Obs. Discovery date 6 december 1929 Designations MPC designation (1187) Afra Named after unknown [2] Alternative designations 1929 ...
#15 (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 )
- ... 11 Discovery [1] [2] Discovered by Spacewatch Discovery site Kitt Peak National Obs. Discovery date 6 december 1997 Designations MPC designation (35396) 1997 XF 11 Alternative designations 1997 XF 11 Minor plan ...
- ... [6] 16.77 ± 0.08 [6] [12] 16.9 [3] 17.11 ± 0.22 [5] DESCRIPTION Three months after its discovery on 6 december 1997 by James V. Scotti of the University of Arizona 's Spacewatch Project , the asteroid was predi ...
#16 2015 XX169
2015 XX 169 (also written 2015 XX169 ) is an Apollo asteroid that is a temporary horseshoe companion to the Earth , the tenth known Earth horseshoe librator. [5] A close encounter with the Earth on 14 December 2015 caused the value of the semi-major axis of 2015 XX 169 to drift slowly upwards, and t
- ... by R. G. Matheny observing with the 1.5-m reflector telescope at the Mount Lemmon Survey. [6] As of 6 december 2016, it has been observed 47 times with an observation arc of 363 days. [2] ORBIT AND ORBITAL EVOL ...
Comet / Comet
#1 Comet Skjellerup–Maristany
Comet Skjellerup–Maristany , formally designated C/1927 X1 , 1927 IX , and 1927k , was a long-period comet which became very bright in 1927. This great comet was observable to the naked eye for about 32 days. [2] It was independently discovered by amateur astronomers John Francis Skjellerup in Austr
- ... ers John Francis Skjellerup in Australia on November 28, 1927 and Edmundo Maristany in Argentina on december 6, 1927, and noted for its strong yellow appearance, caused by emission from sodium atoms. Comet C/192 ...
- ... lerup-Maristany) Discovery Discovered by John Francis Skjellerup , Edmundo Maristany Discovery date december 6, 1927 Alternative designations Great Comet of 1927, 1927 IX, 1927 X1 Orbital characteristics A Epoch ...
#2 C/1989 X1 (Austin)
C/1989 X1 (Austin) (old-style designations 1990 V and 1989c1) was a comet discovered by New Zealand amateur Rodney R. D. Austin on December 6, 1989. The comet at discovery was predicted to become easily visible by naked eye in spring 1990, however it failed to become that bright. C/1989 X1 (Austin)
- ... esignations 1990 V and 1989c1) was a comet discovered by New Zealand amateur Rodney R. D. Austin on december 6, 1989. The comet at discovery was predicted to become easily visible by naked eye in spring 1990, ho ...
- ... clination 58.95559° Last perihelion 9 April 1990 OBSERVATIONS Rodney Austin discovered the comet on december 6, 1989, through an 8-inch Schmidt–Newtonian telescope , and it was his third comet discovery. [1] By ...
- ... bruary 24, 1990, by La Silla Observatory , ESO Discovery Discovered by Rodney Austin Discovery date 6 december 1989 Alternative designations 1990 V, 1989c1 Orbital characteristics A Perihelion 0.3497735 AU Ecce ...
#3 C/2021 A1 (Leonard)
C/2021 A1 (Leonard) was a long period comet [4] that was discovered by G. J. Leonard at the Mount Lemmon Observatory on 3 January 2021 (a year before perihelion ) when the comet was 5 AU (750 million km ) from the Sun. [1] It had a retrograde orbit. The nucleus was about 1 km (0.6 mi) acro
- ... rface brightness of the comet can make it difficult to observe near urban areas . On the morning of 6 december 2021 the comet was about 5 degrees from the star Arcturus . On 14 December 2021 the comet was 14.7 ...
#4 C/2013 US10 (Catalina)
C/2013 US 10 (Catalina) is an Oort cloud comet discovered on 31 October 2013 by the Catalina Sky Survey at an apparent magnitude of 19 using a 0.68-meter (27 in) Schmidt–Cassegrain telescope . [1] As of September 2015 [update] the comet is around apparent magnitude 6. [5] C/2013 US 10 (Catalina)
- ... [4] GALLERY Comet C/2013 US 10 (Warsaw, Poland; 10 January 2016, 02:51 UT+1) C/2013 US 10 imaged on 6 december 2015 C/2013 US 10 imaged on 6 December 2015 (black and white)
- ... Poland; 10 January 2016, 02:51 UT+1) C/2013 US 10 imaged on 6 December 2015 C/2013 US 10 imaged on 6 december 2015 (black and white)
#5 C/2011 W3 (Lovejoy)
Comet Lovejoy , formally designated C/2011 W3 (Lovejoy) , is a long-period comet and Kreutz sungrazer . It was discovered in November 2011 by Australian amateur astronomer Terry Lovejoy . The comet's perihelion took it through the Sun's corona on 16 December 2011, after which it emerged intact, thou
- ... ered by Terry Lovejoy Discovery date 27 November 2011 Orbital characteristics A Epoch JD 2455901.5 ( 6 december 2011) Aphelion 157.36 ± 0.50 AU Perihelion 0.005 55 AU Semi-major axis 78.68 ± 0.25 AU Eccentricity ...
#6 Comet Lulin
Comet Lulin (official designation C/2007 N3 (Lulin) , Traditional Chinese :鹿林彗星) is a non-periodic comet . It was discovered by Ye Quanzhi and Lin Chi-Sheng from Lulin Observatory . [1] [2] [7] It peaked in brightness and arrived at perigee for observers on Earth on February 24, 2009, [8] at magnitu
- ... date July 11, 2007 [1] [2] [3] Alternative designations Comet Lulin Orbital characteristics A Epoch december 6, 2008 (2454806.5) [4] Aphelion ~64000 AU (epoch 1800) ~2400 AU (epoch 2200) [5] Perihelion 1.2122 AU ...
#7 P/2011 P1 (McNaught)
P/2011 P1 (McNaught) was a Jupiter-family comet that passed extremely close to Jupiter on 4 December 2010 and disintegrated by 2012. [3] It was discovered on 1 August 2011 by astronomer Robert H. McNaught at the Siding Spring Observatory in New South Wales , Australia . [4] [5] [6] [7] With an obser
- ... rt by tidal forces . [2] [3] The earliest precovery image of the comet was taken by Pan-STARRS 1 on 6 december 2010, two days after the comet's close pass with Jupiter. [1] Destroyed Jupiter family comet P/2011 ...
Galaxy / Galaxy
#1 NGC 397
NGC 397 is a lenticular galaxy located in the constellation Pisces . It was discovered on December 6, 1866 by Robert Ball . It was described by Dreyer as "extremely faint, small, round, very faint star to west." [3] Lenticular galaxy in the constellation Pisces NGC 397 SDSS image of NGC 397 ( NGC 39
- NGC 397 is a lenticular galaxy located in the constellation Pisces . It was discovered on december 6, 1866 by Robert Ball . It was described by Dreyer as "extremely faint, small, round, very faint star ...
#2 NGC 12
NGC 12 is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the Pisces constellation. It was discovered by William Herschel on December 6, 1790. [5] Intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces NGC 12 NGC 12 Sloan Digital Sky Survey Observation data (J2000 epoch ) Constellation Pisces Right ascension 00 h
- ... an intermediate spiral galaxy in the Pisces constellation. It was discovered by William Herschel on december 6, 1790. [5] Intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces NGC 12 NGC 12 Sloan Digital Sky Su ...
#3 NGC 492
NGC 492 , also occasionally referred to as PGC 4976 or GC 280 , is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces . [1] It is located approximately 590 million light-years from Earth and was discovered on December 6, 1850 by Irish engineer Bindon Blood Stoney . [2] Although John Dreyer , creator
- ... n Pisces . [1] It is located approximately 590 million light-years from Earth and was discovered on december 6, 1850 by Irish engineer Bindon Blood Stoney . [2] Although John Dreyer , creator of the New General ...
#4 NGC 1549
NGC 1549 is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Dorado . It is located at a distance of circa 50 million light years from Earth, which, given its apparent dimensions, means that NGC 1549 is about 75,000 light years across. NGC 1549 was discovered by John Herschel on 6 December 1835 and
- ... means that NGC 1549 is about 75,000 light years across. NGC 1549 was discovered by John Herschel on 6 december 1835 and may have been observed by James Dunlop in 1826. [2] It is a member of the Dorado Group . E ...
#5 NGC 486
NGC 486 , also occasionally referred to as LEDA 1281966 or GC 275 , is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces . [1] NGC 486 was discovered on December 6, 1850 by Irish engineer Bindon Blood Stoney . [3] Spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces NGC 486 SDSS view of NGC 486 Observation data ( J2
- ... 1281966 or GC 275 , is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces . [1] NGC 486 was discovered on december 6, 1850 by Irish engineer Bindon Blood Stoney . [3] Spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces NGC 486 ...
#6 NGC 490
NGC 490 , also occasionally referred to as PGC 4973 or GC 277 , is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Pisces . [1] It is located approximately 85 million light-years from Earth and was discovered on December 6, 1850, by Irish engineer Bindon Blood Stoney . [2] Although John Dreyer , creator of
- ... on Pisces . [1] It is located approximately 85 million light-years from Earth and was discovered on december 6, 1850, by Irish engineer Bindon Blood Stoney . [2] Although John Dreyer , creator of the New General ...
Institution / Institution
#1 Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing observatory
The Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing observatory is an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) operating location at Haleakala Observatory on Maui , Hawaii , with a twofold mission ( 608 ). First, it conducts the research and development mission on the Maui Space Surveillance System (MSSS) at
- ... list 12426 Racquetball 14 November 1995 list 12443 Paulsydney 15 March 1996 list 13168 Danoconnell 6 december 1995 list (14066) 1996 FA 4 20 March 1996 list 14942 Stevebaker 21 June 1995 list (19279) 1995 YC 4 ...
#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
- ... from 31 January - 19 August 1897 [8] Antonin Benoit , assistant astronomer, [10] from 9 September - 6 december 1902, from 23 May - 21 July 1904, from 3 August 1904 - 13 April 1905 [8] Ferdinand Quénisset , from ...
#3 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
- ... 341358) 2007 TS 66 11 October 2007 list (341627) 2007 VN 4 3 November 2007 list (341795) 2007 XF 15 6 december 2007 list (341800) 2007 XP 25 14 December 2007 list (341930) 2008 NR 2 10 July 2008 list (341937) 2 ...
#4 La Cañada Observatory
La Cañada Observatory ( Spanish : Observatorio La Cañada ), is an astronomical observatory in Ávila , Spain privately owned by Juan Lacruz, the main activity is to monitor near-Earth objects other asteroids and comets . Observatory Observatorio J87 La Cañada Alternative names La Cañada Observatory
- ... Saturn as seen at La Cañada on 1 August 2015 Comet C/2013 US10 Catalina as viewed from La Cañada on 6 december 2015; tail disconnection event C/2013 US10 Catalina imaged on 6 December 2015 Comet C2014_Q2 Lovejo ...
- ... s viewed from La Cañada on 6 December 2015; tail disconnection event C/2013 US10 Catalina imaged on 6 december 2015 Comet C2014_Q2 Lovejoy and the Perseus double cluster imaged at La Cañada on 27 February 2015 ...
- ... z . Comet C/2009 R1 Mc Naught as seen at La Cañada, Ávila, on 19 June 2010 Comet C/2013 R1 Lovejoy, 6 december 2013, La Cañada The Orion Nebula , La Cañada, 23 November 2013 The Andromeda Galaxy , 6 December 20 ...
- ... y, 6 December 2013, La Cañada The Orion Nebula , La Cañada, 23 November 2013 The Andromeda Galaxy , 6 december 2013 The Andromeda Galaxy, 14 November 2015 The Pleiades
#5 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
- ... 65 list 2752 Wu Chien-Shiung 20 September 1965 list 2778 Tangshan 14 December 1979 list 2789 Foshan 6 december 1956 list 2790 Needham 19 October 1965 list 2851 Harbin 30 October 1978 list 2886 Tinkaping 20 Dece ...
#6 Cordell–Lorenz Observatory
Cordell–Lorenz Observatory (850) is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Sewanee:The University of the South . It is located in Sewanee, Tennessee , United States. Observatory Cordell–Lorenz Observatory Organization University of the South Observatory code 850 Location Sewanee, Tenn
- ... 371543) 2006 UV 291 24 October 2006 list (388619) 2007 TT 20 8 October 2007 list (394059) 2005 XB 5 6 december 2005 list (414068) 2007 TX 20 10 October 2007 list (440820) 2006 RY 3 September 2006 list (476867) ...
#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
- ... list (67069) 2000 AQ 1 2 January 2000 list (69450) 1996 TL 3 4 October 1996 list (69475) 1996 XE 9 6 december 1996 list (69579) 1998 DQ 1 20 February 1998 list (69999) 1998 XN 9 December 1998 list (70937) 1999 ...
#8 United States Naval Observatory
The United States Naval Observatory ( USNO ) is a scientific and military facility that produces geopositioning , navigation and timekeeping data for the United States Navy and the United States Department of Defense . [1] Established in 1830 as the Depot of Charts and Instruments , it is one of the
- ... ICAL EQUIPMENT DEPOT Established by order of the United States Secretary of the Navy John Branch on 6 december 1830 as the Depot of Charts and Instruments, [9] the Observatory rose from humble beginnings: Place ...
#9 Yale University Observatory
The Yale University Observatory , also known as the Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium , is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Yale University , and maintained for student use. It is located in Farnham Memorial Gardens near the corner of Edwards and Prospect Streets, New Haven
- ... d by E.M. Reed of New Haven was first used for photographing the Sun during the Transit of Venus on december 6, 1882. The observatory also possessed a heliometer , ordered from Repsold and Sons by H. A. Newton i ...
- ... old and Sons by H. A. Newton in 1880, delivered in time for measurements of the Transit of Venus on december 6, 1882 for determination of solar parallax . This is the same type of instrument that Friedrich Besse ...
#10 Asociación Argentina Amigos de la Astronomía
Asociación Argentina Amigos de la Astronomía ( AAAA , A.A.A.A. or asaramas ; the Argentinian Association of the Friends of Astronomy ; obs code : 834 ) is an amateur astronomy civil association based on Buenos Aires , Argentina , with the aim of spreading astronomy. [1] It was founded on January 4
- ... nsferred to Argentina in 1882 on the occasion of the extraordinary event of the transit of Venus of december 6, 1882. AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS See also: 4756 Asaramas On April 21, 1950, astronomers of the La Plat ...
#11 McCormick Observatory
The Leander McCormick Observatory is one of the astronomical observatories operated by the Department of Astronomy [3] of the University of Virginia , and is situated just outside Charlottesville, Virginia (US) in Albemarle County on the summit of Mount Jefferson (also known as Observatory Hill). It
- ... ried out at the Observatory, before the telescope was even complete, was of the Transit of Venus on december 6, 1882. Observations were made at the site of the observatory as well as at the Rotunda of the Univer ...
#12 Peninsula House and Tebbutt's Observatory
Peninsula House and Tebbutt's Observatory is a heritage-listed residence and former observatory at Palmer Street, Windsor , City of Hawkesbury , New South Wales , Australia. The observatory was built in 1845 by John Tebbutt . It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 199
- ... wkesbury district thrived. He visited the district on his first tour and recorded in his journal on 6 december 1810: "After dinner I chrestened the new townships...I gave the name of Windsor to the town intende ...
Researcher / Researcher
#1 Stuart L. Shapiro
Stuart Louis Shapiro (born December 6, 1947 in New Haven , Connecticut ) is an American theoretical astrophysicist, who works on numerical relativity with applications in astrophysics, specialising in compact objects such as neutron stars and black holes. American theoretical astrophysicist (born 19
- Stuart Louis Shapiro (born december 6, 1947 in New Haven , Connecticut ) is an American theoretical astrophysicist, who works on numerical ...
- ... n theoretical astrophysicist (born 1947) Stuart L. Shapiro Born Stuart Louis Shapiro ( 1947-12-06 ) december 6, 1947 (age 74) New Haven , Connecticut , U.S. Nationality American Alma mater Harvard University Pri ...
#2 Per Collinder
Per Collinder (22 May 1890 – 6 December 1974) was a Swedish astronomer . Swedish astronomer Per Collinder Born 22 May 1890 Sundsvall , Sweden Died 6 December 1974 (age 84) Uppsala , Sweden Nationality Swedish Occupation astronomer Born at Sundsvall , he is known for a catalog of open clusters that h
- Per Collinder (22 May 1890 – 6 december 1974) was a Swedish astronomer . Swedish astronomer Per Collinder Born 22 May 1890 Sundsvall , Swed ...
- ... as a Swedish astronomer . Swedish astronomer Per Collinder Born 22 May 1890 Sundsvall , Sweden Died 6 december 1974 (age 84) Uppsala , Sweden Nationality Swedish Occupation astronomer Born at Sundsvall , he is ...
#3 Snježana Kordić
Snježana Kordić ( pronounced [sɲěʒana kôːrditɕ] ( listen ) ; born 29 October 1964) [1] is a Croatian linguist . [3] In addition to her work in syntax , she has written on sociolinguistics . [2] Kordić is known among non-specialists for numerous articles against the puristic and prescriptive langua
- ... 94871 . Archived from the original on 25 September 2013 . Retrieved 7 March 2013 . Popović, Sofija ( 6 december 2011). "HAZU treba ukinuti a jezične puritance bojkotirati jer zarađuju na nacionalizmu: razgovor s ...
#4 Yashwant Gupta
Yashwant Gupta (born 1 November 1962) is an Indian astrophysicist and a professor at the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research . [1] He is currently a Distinguished Professor and also the Centre Director at NCRA. Known for his research on pulsars
- ... ink ) Alvaro Gimenez (Editor); N. D. Rames Bhatt, Yashwant Gupta, A. Pramesh Rao (Chapter authors) ( 6 december 2012). "Pulsar Observations and the Structure of Local Ism" . Science with Minisat 01 . Springer Sc ...
#5 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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- ... list (43087) 1999 WW 8 28 November 1999 list 45027 Cosquer 28 November 1999 list (45074) 1999 XA 38 6 december 1999 list (45075) 1999 XB 38 6 December 1999 list 45261 Decoen 2 January 2000 list 45305 Paulscherr ...
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#6 Donald MacRae (astronomer)
Donald Alexander MacRae ( ( 1916-02-19 ) February 19, 1916 – December 6, 2006 (2006-12-06) (aged 90) ) was a Canadian astronomer. Canadian astronomer This article includes a list of references , related reading or external links , but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations .
- Donald Alexander MacRae ( ( 1916-02-19 ) February 19, 1916 – december 6, 2006 (2006-12-06) (aged 90) ) was a Canadian astronomer. Canadian astronomer This article includes ...
- ... frequencies than previous radio telescopes. He saw a strong signal, but failed to publish. He died december 6, 2006.
#7 Marc Buie
Marc William Buie ( / ˈ b uː i / ; born 1958) is an American astronomer and prolific discoverer of minor planets who works at the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado in the Space Science Department. [1] Formerly he worked at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, and was the Sen
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#8 Ulisse Munari
Ulisse Munari (born 1960) is an Italian astronomer and discoverer of minor planets . He is Professor of Astronomy at the University of Padua , and works at the Asiago Observatory . He is a member of the Radial Velocity Experiment (RAVE) team, an all-sky survey using the UK's 1.2m Schmidt telescope i
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#9 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
- ... See also: Category: Discoveries by Pierre Antonini 10925 Ventoux 28 January 1998 list 11147 Delmas 6 december 1997 list 11675 Billboyle 15 February 1998 list 13411 OLRAP 31 October 1999 list 14533 Roy 24 Augus ...
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#10 Rudolf Wolf
Johann Rudolf Wolf (7 July 1816 – 6 December 1893) was a Swiss astronomer and mathematician best known for his research on sunspots . Swiss astronomer and mathematician (1816–1893) Rudolf Wolf Rudolf Wolf Born 7 July 1816 Fällanden Died 6 December 1893 ( 1893-12-07 ) (aged 77) Nationality Switze
- Johann Rudolf Wolf (7 July 1816 – 6 december 1893) was a Swiss astronomer and mathematician best known for his research on sunspots . Swiss astr ...
- ... ss astronomer and mathematician (1816–1893) Rudolf Wolf Rudolf Wolf Born 7 July 1816 Fällanden Died 6 december 1893 ( 1893-12-07 ) (aged 77) Nationality Switzerland Alma mater University of Zurich Known for Wol ...
#11 Jaume Nomen
Jaume Nomen Torres (also: Jaime Nomen ; born June 23, 1960 in Tortosa , Catalonia) is a Spanish oral and maxillofacial surgeon , amateur astronomer and discoverer of numerous minor planets . He is of Catalan origin and became publicly known for the discovery of the near-Earth asteroid 2012 DA 14 (la
- ... 9, 1999 23318 Salvadorsanchez January 20, 2001 24048 Pedroduque October 10, 1999 (25470) 1999 XW 35 december 6, 1999 25472 Joanoro December 6, 1999 (32530) 2001 PW 12 August 12, 1999 (32541) 2001 QF 2 August 17, ...
- ... anuary 20, 2001 24048 Pedroduque October 10, 1999 (25470) 1999 XW 35 December 6, 1999 25472 Joanoro december 6, 1999 (32530) 2001 PW 12 August 12, 1999 (32541) 2001 QF 2 August 17, 2001 (32625) 2001 RZ 45 Septem ...
#12 Károly Nagy
Károly Nagy (6 December 1797 – 2 March 1868) was a Hungarian astronomer , mathematician , chemist and politician . [1] His observatory in Bicske was one of the most well-equipped observatories of Europe in the 19th century. It was destroyed during World War I . Only its main tower stands now. For th
- Károly Nagy ( 6 december 1797 – 2 March 1868) was a Hungarian astronomer , mathematician , chemist and politician . [1] His ...
#13 Franck Marchis
Franck Marchis (born April 6, 1973 in Caen , France), astronomer and planetary scientist , is best known for his discovery and characterization of multiple asteroids, his study of Io volcanism and imaging of exoplanets, planets around other stars. American astronomer This article includes a list of
- ... ique S/2016 (107) 1 ( 107 Camilla II) August 7, 2016 VLT Sphere AO S/2014 (130) 1 ( 130 Elektra II) december 6, 2014 VLT Sphere AO S/2009 (93) 2 ( 93 Minerva II) August 31, 2009 Keck AO S/2009 (93) 1 ( 93 Minerv ...
#14 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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#15 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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#16 Robert H. McNaught
Robert H. McNaught (born in Scotland in 1956) is a Scottish-Australian astronomer at the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics of the Australian National University (ANU). He has collaborated with David J. Asher of the Armagh Observatory . Scottish-Australian astronomer (born 1956) Minor pla
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#17 Johann Palisa
Johann Palisa (6 December 1848 – 2 May 1925) was an Austrian astronomer , born in Troppau , Austrian Silesia , now Czech Republic . [1] He was a prolific discoverer of asteroids , discovering 122 in all, from 136 Austria in 1874 to 1073 Gellivara in 1923. [2] Some of his notable discoveries include
- Johann Palisa ( 6 december 1848 – 2 May 1925) was an Austrian astronomer , born in Troppau , Austrian Silesia , now Czech Repu ...
- ... r crater Palisa were named in his honour. [5] Austrian astronomer Johann Palisa Born ( 1848-12-06 ) 6 december 1848 Troppau , Austrian Silesia , Austrian Empire Died 2 May 1925 (1925-05-02) (aged 76) Vienna , A ...
- ... astronomy Institutions University of Vienna BIOGRAPHY A view of the City of Pula Palisa was born on 6 december 1848, in Troppau in Austrian Silesia (now called Opava and located in the Czech Republic ). [1] Fro ...
#18 Vijay Kumar Kapahi
Vijay Kumar Kapahi (21 January 1944 – 16 March 1999) was an Indian astrophysicist and the director of the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics , an autonomous division of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research . Known for his research on radio galaxies , quasars and observational cosmology , Kapah
- ... Business Media. pp. 251–. ISBN 978-0-7923-5459-8 . Adelaide Hewitt; Geoffrey Burbidge; Li Zhi Fang ( 6 december 2012). Observational Cosmology: Proceedings of the 124th Symposium of the International Astronomica ...
- ... nger Science & Business Media. pp. 264–. ISBN 978-94-009-3853-3 . R. Ekers; C. Fanti; L. Padrielli ( 6 december 2012). Extragalactic Radio Sources: Proceedings of the 175th Symposium of the International Astrono ...
#19 Gennady S. Bisnovatyi-Kogan
Gennady S. Bisnovatyi-Kogan is an astrophysicist . He is known for predicting binary radio pulsars . This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification . ( March 2009 ) Gennady S. Bisnovatyi-Kogan 2014 in Minsk Born ( 1941-12-06 ) December 6, 1941 (age 80) Michailovka ,
- ... ons for verification . ( March 2009 ) Gennady S. Bisnovatyi-Kogan 2014 in Minsk Born ( 1941-12-06 ) december 6, 1941 (age 80) Michailovka , Saratov region , Russia Alma mater Moscow Institute of Physics and Tech ...
#20 Imad Barghouthi
Imad Ahmad Barghouthi ( Arabic : عماد أحمد البرغوثي , born 1962) is a Palestinian astrophysicist . He is a member of the Barghouti hamula . Barghouti is presently professor of Theoretical Space Plasma Physics at Al-Quds University , and resides in Beit Rima near Ramallah . A leading researcher in hi
- ... e occupation and liberate Muslim holy places such as Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa . [13] Later that year, on 6 december , [14] while he was en route to attending the 11th Arab Conference on Astronomy and Space Sciences ( ...
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#1 HR Lyrae
HR Lyrae or Nova Lyrae 1919 was a nova which occurred in the constellation Lyra in 1919. Its discovery was announced by Johanna C. Mackie on 6 December 1919. She discovered it while examining photographic plates taken at the Harvard College Observatory . The bulletin announcing the discovery (H.C.O.
- ... ich occurred in the constellation Lyra in 1919. Its discovery was announced by Johanna C. Mackie on 6 december 1919. She discovered it while examining photographic plates taken at the Harvard College Observator ...