langs: 13 февраля [ru] / february 13 [en] / 13. februar [de] / 13 février [fr] / 13 febbraio [it] / 13 de febrero [es]
days: february 10 / february 11 / february 12 / february 13 / february 14 / february 15 / february 16
Asteroid / Asteroid
#1 2658 Gingerich
2658 Gingerich , provisional designation 1980 CK , is a background asteroid and a suspected synchronous binary system from the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 13 kilometers (8 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 13 February 1980, by astronomers of the Harvard College Observat
- ... ions of the asteroid belt , approximately 13 kilometers (8 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 13 february 1980, by astronomers of the Harvard College Observatory at the George R. Agassiz Station near Harva ...
- ... ich Discovery [1] Discovered by Harvard College Obs. Discovery site Oak Ridge Obs. Discovery date 13 february 1980 Designations MPC designation (2658) Gingerich Named after Owen Gingerich [1] (Harvard astron ...
#2 Lost minor planet
A minor planet is " lost " when today's observers cannot find it, because its location is too uncertain to target observations. This happens if the orbital elements of a minor planet are not known accurately enough, typically because the observation arc for the object is too short, or too few observ
- ... itut in 1981. [18] 473 Nolli Nolli, provisionally designated 1901 GC, was discovered by Max Wolf on 13 february 1901, but it remained lost for many decades until it was recovered finally in 1987, 86 years later. ...
#3 1509 Esclangona
1509 Esclangona , provisional designation 1938 YG , is a rare-type Hungaria asteroid and binary system from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 8 kilometers in diameter. It is named after French astronomer Ernest Esclangon . 1509 Esclangona Discovery [1] Discovered by A. Patry D
- ... discovery observation as no precoveries were taken, and no prior identifications were made. [3] On 13 february 2003, a minor-planet moon in orbit of Esclangona was discovered by astronomers at ESO's Very Large ...
#4 474 Prudentia
Prudentia ( minor planet designation : 474 Prudentia ) (1901 GD) is a Main-belt asteroid discovered on 13 February 1901 by Max Wolf at Heidelberg . 474 Prudentia Discovery Discovered by Max Wolf Discovery site Heidelberg Discovery date 13 February 1901 Designations MPC designation (474) Prud
- ... dentia ( minor planet designation : 474 Prudentia ) (1901 GD) is a Main-belt asteroid discovered on 13 february 1901 by Max Wolf at Heidelberg . 474 Prudentia Discovery Discovered by Max Wolf Discovery site Heid ...
- ... eidelberg . 474 Prudentia Discovery Discovered by Max Wolf Discovery site Heidelberg Discovery date 13 february 1901 Designations MPC designation (474) Prudentia Pronunciation / p r uː ˈ d ɛ n ʃ i ə / [1] Altern ...
#5 1239 Queteleta
1239 Queteleta ( kətlɛta ), provisional designation 1932 CB , is a dark background asteroid from the central regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 17 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 4 February 1932, by Belgian astronomer Eugène Delporte at the Royal Observatory of Belgium in Uccl
- ... , Algeria, on the same night and by George Van Biesbroeck at Yerkes Observatory , United States, on 13 february 1932. [2] The Minor Planet Center only recognizes the first mentioned discoverer. [6] ORBIT AND CLA ...
#6 864 Aase
864 Aase is an S-type asteroid belonging to the Flora family in the Main Belt . 864 Aase Discovery Discovered by K. Reinmuth Discovery site Heidelberg Discovery date 30 September 1921 Designations MPC designation (864) Aase Pronunciation English: / ˈ ɔː s ə / AW -sə Norwegian: [ˈôːsə] Alte
- ... ic rotation period 3.2329 h (0.13470 d ) Absolute magnitude (H) 12.87 The object A917 CB discovered 13 february 1917, by Max Wolf was named 864 Aase, and the object 1926 XB discovered 7 December 1926, by Karl Re ...
#7 3412 Kafka
3412 Kafka , provisional designation 1983 AU 2 , is an asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 6 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 10 January 1983, by American astronomers Randolph Kirk and Donald Rudy at Palomar Observatory in California, United States. [4] [
- ... rrealistic situations. [2] The approved naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 13 february 1987 ( M.P.C. 11641 ). [7]
#8 (322756) 2001 CK32
(322756) 2001 CK 32 is a sub-kilometer asteroid and near-Earth object of the Aten group . It is also a transient Venus co-orbital , [6] [7] and a Mercury grazer as well as an Earth crosser . It was once designated as a potentially hazardous asteroid . [ citation needed ] 2001 CK 32 Discovery Discove
- ... y hazardous asteroid . [ citation needed ] 2001 CK 32 Discovery Discovered by LINEAR Discovery date 13 february 2001 Designations MPC designation 2001 CK 32 Minor planet category NEO Aten [1] [2] Mercury grazer ...
#9 2020 CD3
2020 CD 3 (also 2020CD3 or CD3 for short) [11] [12] is a tiny near-Earth asteroid (or minimoon ) that ordinarily orbits the Sun but makes close approaches to the Earth–Moon system, in which it can temporarily enter Earth orbit through temporary satellite capture (TSC). It was discovered at the Mount
- ... distance of 13,104 km (8,142 mi) . [6] [lower-alpha 3] The final close approach in 2020 occurred on 13 february 2020 at a distance of about 41,000 km (25,000 mi) from Earth's surface. [25] The orbital period of ...
#10 3749 Balam
3749 Balam / ˈ b eɪ l ə m / is a stony Flora asteroid and rare trinary system orbiting in the inner regions of asteroid belt . It also forms a secured asteroid pair with sub-kilometer sized asteroid (312497) 2009 BR 60 . [5] Balam was discovered on 24 January 1982, by American astronomer Edward Bowe
- ... concurring period of 2.8 hours. [11] [12] [13] [lower-alpha 1] TRINARY ASTEROID OUTER SATELLITE On 13 february 2002, the discovery of a minor-planet moon , provisionally designated S/2002 (3749) 1 , was announc ...
#11 1353 Maartje
1353 Maartje , provisional designation 1935 CU , is an Eoan asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 37 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 13 February 1935, by Dutch astronomer Hendrik van Gent at the Union Observatory in Johannesburg, South Africa. [16] The ast
- ... outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 37 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 13 february 1935, by Dutch astronomer Hendrik van Gent at the Union Observatory in Johannesburg, South Africa. ...
- ... lightcurve Discovery [1] Discovered by H. van Gent Discovery site Johannesburg Obs. Discovery date 13 february 1935 Designations MPC designation (1353) Maartje Named after Maartje Mekking [2] (daughter of Dutch ...
#12 3267 Glo
3267 Glo , provisional designation 1981 AA , is an eccentric Phocaean asteroid and sizable Mars-crosser from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 6.4 kilometers (4.0 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 3 January 1981, by American astronomer Edward Bowell at Lowell's Anderson M
- ... rer of minor planets . [2] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 13 february 1987 ( M.P.C. 11641 ). [11]
#13 3951 Zichichi
3951 Zichichi , provisional designation 1986 CK 1 , is a stony Florian asteroid and binary system from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 7 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 12 February 1986, by staff members at the San Vittore Observatory near Bologna, Italy, and name
- ... hichi Discovery [1] Discovered by San Vittore Obs. Discovery site San Vittore Obs. Discovery date 13 february 1986 Designations MPC designation (3951) Zichichi Named after Antonino Zichichi (Italian nuclear ph ...
#14 8 Flora
Flora ( minor planet designation : 8 Flora ) is a large, bright main-belt asteroid . It is the innermost large asteroid: no asteroid closer to the Sun has a diameter above 25 kilometres (20% that of Flora), and not until 20-km 149 Medusa was discovered was an asteroid known to orbit at a closer mean
- ... lassification as a U Geminorum cataclysmic variable star. [12] Flora had come to opposition on 1917 february 13, 40 days earlier. [12] This mistake was uncovered only in 1995. [12] [13] OCCULTATION On 26 July 201 ...
#15 List of minor planets discovered using the WISE spacecraft
The following is a list of numbered minor planets discovered, co-discovered and re-discovered by the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE), a NASA infrared spaceborne observatory. As of July 2018, the list contains 4093 entries, accredited by the Minor Planet Center as discovered by "WISE". Not
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#16 473 Nolli
Nolli ( minor planet designation : 473 Nolli ) is a rather small asteroid that may be in the Eunomia family . It was discovered by Max Wolf on February 13, 1901, but only observed for 1 month [3] so it became a lost asteroid for many decades. It was recovered in 1987, 86 years after its discovery. [
- ... i ) is a rather small asteroid that may be in the Eunomia family . It was discovered by Max Wolf on february 13, 1901, but only observed for 1 month [3] so it became a lost asteroid for many decades. It was recov ...
- ... [4] 473 Nolli Discovery [1] Discovered by Max Wolf Discovery site Heidelberg Obs. Discovery date 13 february 1901 Designations MPC designation (473) Nolli Pronunciation German: [ˈnɔliː] Alternative designatio ...
#17 11 Parthenope
Parthenope [7] ( minor planet designation : 11 Parthenope ) is a large, bright main-belt asteroid . Main-belt asteroid 11 Parthenope Discovery Discovered by Annibale de Gasparis Discovery site Naples Obs. Discovery date 11 May 1850 Designations MPC designation (11) Parthenope Pronunciation /
- ... nd later a lyre ( ). Both are obsolete. There have been two observed Parthenopian occultations , on 13 february 1987, and 28 April 2006. On 6 August 2008, during a perihelic opposition , Parthenope had an appare ...
#18 99942 Apophis
99942 Apophis is a near-Earth asteroid and potentially hazardous asteroid with a diameter of 370 metres (1,210 feet) that caused a brief period of concern in December 2004 when initial observations indicated a probability up to 2.7% that it would hit Earth on April 13, 2029. Additional observation
- ... 7. [54] The Arecibo Observatory observed Apophis once it entered Arecibo's declination window after february 13, 2013. [54] The 2013 observations basically ruled out any chance of a 2036 impact. A NASA assessment ...
Comet / Comet
#1 C/2018 Y1 (Iwamoto)
C/2018 Y1 (Iwamoto) is a near-parabolic comet with a retrograde orbit discovered on December 18, 2018, by Japanese amateur astronomer Masayuki Iwamoto . [1] It passed closest to Earth on February 13, 2019. [2] It is expected to reach a magnitude of between 6.5 and 7.5, visible in binoculars or a sma
- ... ember 18, 2018, by Japanese amateur astronomer Masayuki Iwamoto . [1] It passed closest to Earth on february 13, 2019. [2] It is expected to reach a magnitude of between 6.5 and 7.5, visible in binoculars or a sm ...
#2 Halley's Comet
Halley's Comet or Comet Halley , officially designated 1P/Halley , is a short-period comet visible from Earth every 75–79 years. [1] Halley is the only known short-period comet that is regularly visible to the naked eye from Earth, and thus the only naked-eye comet that can appear twice in a human l
- ... 295 J1, 295 295 77 20 April 7–20 April Seen in China, but not spectacular. 1P/374 E1, 374 374 79 16 february 13 16 February 0.09 au Comet passed 13.5 million kilometres from Earth. 1P/451 L1, 451 451 77 28 June 2 ...
#3 C/1999 F1 (Catalina)
C/1999 F1 (Catalina) is one of the longest known long-period comets . It was discovered on March 23, 1999, by the Catalina Sky Survey . [1] The current perihelion point is outside of the inner Solar System [4] which helps reduce planetary perturbations to this outer Oort cloud object. Oort cloud com
- ... (inbound) [3] ~6 million yr (outbound) Inclination 92.035° [4] Jupiter MOID 2.91 AU Last perihelion february 13, 2002 [4] The comet has an observation arc of 6 years [4] allowing a good estimate of the inbound (o ...
Institution / Institution
#1 Remote Astronomical Society Observatory of New Mexico
The Remote Astronomical Society ( RAS ) Observatory, Mayhill , also known as the New Mexico Skies Observatory ( obs. code H06 [2] ) is a remotely controlled observatory hosted by the New Mexico Skies astronomy hosting company. [3] This article needs additional citations for verification . ( May 2009
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#2 Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy
The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy ( SOFIA ) was an 80/20 joint project of NASA and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) [1] to construct and maintain an airborne observatory . NASA awarded the contract for the development of the aircraft, operation of the observatory and management o
- ... sband's historic flight from New York to Paris in 1927. [12] United Airlines purchased the plane on february 13, 1986, and the aircraft received a new aircraft registration, N145UA. The aircraft remained in servi ...
#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
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#4 Markree Observatory
Markree Observatory was an astronomical observatory in County Sligo , Ireland . [1] [2] [3] The asteroid 9 Metis was discovered from this observatory in 1848 by Cooper's assistant Andrew Graham using a comet seeker telescope. [4] [2] The observatory was also home to the largest refractor of the earl
- ... 3.3 inch lens was completed in 1831. [10] Pierre-Louis Guinand ( de fr ) (20 April 1748, La Sagne — 13 february 1824, Les Brenets [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] ) was a Swiss [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] who in the l ...
#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
- ... vember 1964 list 5045 Hoyin 29 October 1978 list 5198 Fongyunwah 16 January 1975 list 5217 Chaozhou 13 february 1966 list 5267 Zegmott 13 February 1966 list 5273 Peilisheng 16 February 1982 list 5389 Choikaiyau ...
- ... ber 1978 list 5198 Fongyunwah 16 January 1975 list 5217 Chaozhou 13 February 1966 list 5267 Zegmott 13 february 1966 list 5273 Peilisheng 16 February 1982 list 5389 Choikaiyau 29 October 1981 list 5390 Huichimin ...
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#6 Pistoia Mountains Astronomical Observatory
The Pistoia Mountains Astronomical Observatory ( Italian : Osservatorio Astronomico della Montagna Pistoiese ; obs. code : 104 ), also known as the San Marcello Observatory and the Pian dei Termini Observatory ( Italian : Osservatorio di Pian dei Termini ), is an astronomical observatory in San Marc
- ... 9) 2011 SH 71 23 September 2006 list (314720) 2006 SQ 64 22 September 2006 list (315046) 2007 CG 51 13 february 2007 list (315199) 2007 QD 16 August 2007 list (319651) 2006 TO 7 10 October 2006 list (340731) 200 ...
#7 Network for Astronomy School Education
Network for Astronomy School Education (NASE) is an International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group that works on Training Teachers for primary and secondary schools. In 2007, professor George K. Miley , IAU vice-president, invited Rosa M. Ros to begin exploring the idea of setting up an astron
- ... ruro ( Bolivia ) 4–7 November 2014 60 Managua ( Nicaragua ) 10–12 December 2014 61 Lima ( Peru ) 9–1 13 february 2015 62 Barranquilla ( Colombia ) 19–21 March 2015 63 Tucuman ( Argentina ) 25–27 March 2015 64 Cuen ...
#8 Vera C. Rubin Observatory
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory , previously referred to as the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope ( LSST ), is an astronomical observatory currently under construction in Chile. Its main task will be carrying out a synoptic astronomical survey, the Legacy Survey of Space and Time ( LSST ). [11] [12] The
- ... ed generation and fine grinding, and polishing had begun on M3. The mirror was formally accepted on 13 february 2015, [88] [89] then placed in the mirror transport box and stored in an airplane hangar. [90] In O ...
#9 Union Observatory
Union Observatory also known as Johannesburg Observatory ( 078 ) is a defunct astronomical observatory in Johannesburg , South Africa that was operated between 1903 and 1971. It is located on Observatory Ridge , the city's highest point at 1,808 metres altitude in the suburb Observatory . [1] [2] De
- ... 1336 Zeelandia 9 September 1934 list [C] 1337 Gerarda 9 September 1934 list [C] 1342 Brabantia 13 february 1935 list [C] 1349 Bechuana 13 June 1934 list [B] 1353 Maartje 13 February 1935 list [C] 1354 ...
- ... [C] 1342 Brabantia 13 February 1935 list [C] 1349 Bechuana 13 June 1934 list [B] 1353 Maartje 13 february 1935 list [C] 1354 Botha 3 April 1935 list [B] 1355 Magoeba 30 April 1935 list [B] 1356 Nyanz ...
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#10 San Vittore Observatory
The San Vittore Observatory ( Italian : Osservatorio San Vittore , obs. code : 522 ) is an astronomical observatory in Bologna , Italy. It has made numerous asteroid discoveries during 1980–2000. [1] Minor planets discovered: 99 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets Observatory San Vittor
- ... 5 May 1982 list 3744 Horn-d'Arturo 5 November 1983 list 3809 Amici 26 March 1984 list 3951 Zichichi 13 february 1986 list 4062 Schiaparelli 28 January 1989 list 4063 Euforbo 1 February 1989 list 4122 Ferrari 28 ...
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#11 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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Meteorite / Meteorite
#1 Padvarninkai meteorite
Padvarninkai meteorite is a meteorite that fell on 9 February 1929 near the village of Padvarninkai [ lt ] located near Andrioniškis , Anykščiai District Municipality , Lithuania . It is a rare eucrite that contains maskelynite (a glassy phase found in some meteorite impact craters ) and is highly
- ... 1929 TKW 4,932 grams (174.0 oz) Alternative names Andrioniškis HISTORY Lithuanian press reported on 13 february 1929 that a meteorite fell somewhere near Biržai or Valkininkai . [1] Professor Kazys Sleževičius [ ...
#2 Gliese 581c
Gliese 581c / ˈ ɡ l iː z ə / ( Gl 581c or GJ 581c ) is a planet orbiting within the Gliese 581 system. It is the second planet discovered in the system and the third in order from the star . With a mass at least 5.5 times that of the Earth , it is classified as a super-Earth (a category of planets w
- ... n km of the total 192 trillion km, which is 31.0% of the distance to the Gliese 581 system. [36] On 13 february 2015, scientists (including David Grinspoon , Seth Shostak and David Brin ) at an annual meeting of ...
Researcher / Researcher
#1 Carolyn Hurless
Carolyn Hurless (November 24, 1934 – February 13, 1987) was an American astronomer and an American Association of Variable Star Observers merit award winner. She made 78,876 astronomical observations in her lifetime. [1] American astronomer Carolyn Hurless Born ( 1934-11-24 ) November 24, 1934 Lima,
- Carolyn Hurless (November 24, 1934 – february 13, 1987) was an American astronomer and an American Association of Variable Star Observers merit award ...
- ... time. [1] American astronomer Carolyn Hurless Born ( 1934-11-24 ) November 24, 1934 Lima, Ohio Died february 13, 1987 (1987-02-13) (aged 52) Citizenship US Spouse(s) Don Hurless Scientific career Fields Astronomy ...
#2 Augusto Testa
Augusto Testa (born 1950) is an Italian amateur astronomer and a discoverer of minor planets , observing at the Sormano Astronomical Observatory in northern Italy. According to the Minor Planet Center , he has discovered numerous asteroids during 1994–2000, all of them in collaboration with other as
- ... 2 Chiorny 6 January 1998 list [G] (79847) 1998 XY 2 7 December 1998 list [F] (85433) 1997 CJ 22 13 february 1997 list [A] (97356) 2000 AY 27 5 January 2000 list [G] (100711) 1998 BD 19 27 January 1998 li ...
#3 Owen Gingerich
Owen Jay Gingerich ( / ˈ ɡ ɪ ŋ ɡ ə r ɪ tʃ / ; born 1930) is professor emeritus of astronomy and of the history of science at Harvard University and a senior astronomer emeritus at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory . In addition to his research and teaching, he has written many books on the h
- ... he Trotter Prize in 2009, an endowed lecture at Texas A&M . Asteroid 2658 Gingerich , discovered on february 13, 1980, at the Harvard College Observatory , is named in his honor. PERSONAL LIFE Gingerich and his w ...
#4 Masahiro Koishikawa
Masahiro Koishikawa ( 小石川 正弘 , Koishikawa Masahiro , 1952 – 26 August 2020) was a Japanese astronomer . He studied both major and minor planets, and discovered multiple asteroids . [2] Japanese astronomer (1952–2020) Masahiro Koishikawa Born 1952 ( 1952 ) Died August 26, 2020 (2020-08-26) (aged
- ... uary 1989 list 6190 Rennes 8 October 1989 list 6349 Acapulco 8 February 1995 list 6859 Datemasamune 13 february 1991 list 7485 Changchun 4 December 1994 list 7816 Hanoi 18 December 1987 list 8084 Dallas 6 Februa ...
- ... ember 1987 list 8084 Dallas 6 February 1989 list 10500 Nishi-koen 3 April 1987 list 11514 Tsunenaga 13 february 1991 list 12252 Gwangju 8 November 1988 list 14032 Mego 4 December 1994 list 30963 Mount Banzan 29 ...
#5 Hendrik van Gent
Hendrik van Gent (14 September 1899, Pernis – March 29, 1947, Amsterdam ) [2] was a Dutch astronomer . Dutch astronomer (1899–1947) In this Dutch name , the surname is van Gent , not Gent . Asteroids discovered: 39 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets He moved to South Africa in 1928 in or
- ... ruida April 23, 1930 1336 Zeelandia September 9, 1934 1337 Gerarda September 9, 1934 1342 Brabantia february 13, 1935 1353 Maartje February 13, 1935 1383 Limburgia September 9, 1934 1384 Kniertje September 9, 193 ...
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#6 Max Wolf
Maximilian Franz Joseph Cornelius Wolf (21 June 1863 – 3 October 1932) was a German astronomer and a pioneer in the field of astrophotography . He was the chairman of astronomy at the University of Heidelberg and director of the Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory from 1902 until his death in 19
- ... 467 Laura 9 January 1901 list 468 Lina 18 January 1901 list 471 Papagena 7 June 1901 list 473 Nolli 13 february 1901 list 474 Prudentia 13 February 1901 list 480 Hansa 21 May 1901 list [B] 482 Petrina 3 March ...
- ... na 18 January 1901 list 471 Papagena 7 June 1901 list 473 Nolli 13 February 1901 list 474 Prudentia 13 february 1901 list 480 Hansa 21 May 1901 list [B] 482 Petrina 3 March 1902 list 483 Seppina 4 March 1902 l ...
#7 Paul G. Comba
Paul G. Comba (1926 – April 5, 2017) was an Italian-American computer scientist , an amateur astronomer and a prolific discoverer of minor planets . [2] Paul G. Comba Born 1926 ( 1926 ) Tunisia Died April 4, 2017 (2017-04-04) (aged 90–91) Education Ph.D. Alma mater University of Turin , Blufft
- ... ter 7 March 1997 list 18734 Darboux 20 June 1998 list 19293 Dedekind 18 July 1996 list 19349 Denjoy 13 february 1997 list 19462 Ulissedini 27 April 1998 list 19570 Jessedouglas 13 June 1999 list 19617 Duhamel 8 ...
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#8 Emilios T. Harlaftis
Emilios T. Harlaftis ( Greek : Αιμίλιος Χαρλαύτης ; 29 March 1965, in Kiato – 13 February 2005, in Mainalo ) was an astrophysicist . Greek astrophysicist Emilios T. Harlaftis Born March 29, 1965 Kiato Died February 13, 2005 (aged 39) Mainalo Nationality Greek Occupation Astrophysicist Harlaftis obta
- ... ) was an astrophysicist . Greek astrophysicist Emilios T. Harlaftis Born March 29, 1965 Kiato Died february 13, 2005 (aged 39) Mainalo Nationality Greek Occupation Astrophysicist Harlaftis obtained an undergradu ...
- Emilios T. Harlaftis ( Greek : Αιμίλιος Χαρλαύτης ; 29 March 1965, in Kiato – 13 february 2005, in Mainalo ) was an astrophysicist . Greek astrophysicist Emilios T. Harlaftis Born March 29, ...
#9 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
- ... 812 Cioni 14 February 1996 list [A] 12813 Paolapaolini 14 February 1996 list [A] 12814 Vittorio 13 february 1996 list [A] 13174 Timossi 14 February 1996 list [A] 13638 Fiorenza 14 February 1996 list [A ...
- ... 13174 Timossi 14 February 1996 list [A] 13638 Fiorenza 14 February 1996 list [A] 14061 Nagincox 13 february 1996 list [A] 14062 Cremaschini 14 February 1996 list [A] 14947 Luigibussolino 15 January 1996 ...
#10 Freimut Börngen
Freimut Börngen ( German: [ˈfʁaɪmuːt ˈbœʁŋən] ; 17 October 1930 – 19 June 2021) was a German astronomer and a prolific discoverer of minor planets . [2] A few sources give his first name wrongly as "Freimuth". The Minor Planet Center credits him as F. Borngen . German astronomer (1930–2021) Minor pl
- ... g 30 March 1992 list 6396 Schleswig 15 January 1991 list 6402 Holstein 9 April 1991 list 6439 Tirol 13 february 1988 list 6442 Salzburg 8 September 1988 list 6451 Kärnten 9 April 1991 list 6457 Kremsmünster 2 Se ...
#11 Oswald Lohse
Wilhelm Oswald Lohse (13 February 1845 – 14 May 1915) was a German astronomer . He first worked at the private Bothkamp Observatory , and starting in 1874 at the Potsdam Astrophysical Observatory , being its Chief Astronomer at the time of his death. Mars map by Lohse (1888) German astronomer (1845-
- Wilhelm Oswald Lohse ( 13 february 1845 – 14 May 1915) was a German astronomer . He first worked at the private Bothkamp Observatory , ...
#12 Tadeusz Banachiewicz
Tadeusz Julian Banachiewicz (13 February 1882, Warsaw – 17 November 1954, Kraków [1] ) was a Polish astronomer , mathematician and geodesist . [2] Polish astronomer, mathematician and geodesist "Banachiewicz" redirects here. For the lunar crater, see Banachiewicz (crater) . For the asteroid, see 128
- Tadeusz Julian Banachiewicz ( 13 february 1882, Warsaw – 17 November 1954, Kraków [1] ) was a Polish astronomer , mathematician and geodesist ...
- ... wicz (crater) . For the asteroid, see 1286 Banachiewicza . Tadeusz Banachiewicz Born ( 1882-02-13 ) 13 february 1882 Warsaw , Congress Poland , Russian Empire Died 17 November 1954 (1954-11-17) (aged 72) Kraków ...
#13 Filippo Frontera
Filippo Frontera ( Savelli , 16 November 1941) is an Italian astrophysicist and professor, who deals with astronomical investigations on celestial gamma-rays . Italian astrophysicist (1941–) Filippo Frontera in 2012.
- ... ommander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic "Initiative of President of Italy " — Rome , 13 february 2014 [32] SEE ALSO University of Ferrara Beppo-SAX Bruno Rossi Prize Enrico Fermi Prize ( SIF ) Mar ...
#14 Arno Arthur Wachmann
Arno Arthur Wachmann (8 March 1902 – 24 July 1990) was a German astronomer and discoverer of comets and minor planets , who worked for many years at the Bergedorf Observatory in Hamburg. [2] [3] German astronomer Asteroids discovered: 3 [1] 1465 Autonoma 20 March 1938 MPC 1501 Baade 20 October 193
- ... oids discovered: 3 [1] 1465 Autonoma 20 March 1938 MPC 1501 Baade 20 October 1938 MPC 1586 Thiele 13 february 1939 MPC With Arnold Schwassmann he co-discovered the periodic comets 29P/Schwassmann–Wachmann , 31 ...
#15 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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- ... 6) 1998 XM 3 9 December 1998 list [K] (101616) 1999 CL 9 12 February 1999 list (101617) 1999 CM 9 13 february 1999 list (102620) 1999 VX 23 9 November 1999 list [K] (120576) 1995 QK 2 25 August 1995 list [ ...
#16 Prem Saran Satsangi
Prem Saran Satsangi is the eighth and current Sant Satguru [1] of Radhasoami Faith , Dayalbagh . [2] He holds the Emeritus Chair from the East of the Integrated East-West Forum at The Science of Consciousness Conferences since 2012. [3] He is the chairman of Advisory Committee on Education, Dayalbag
- ... ysiology and cognitive psychology . [9] [10] SPIRITUALISM He was initiated into Radhasoami Faith on 13 february 1958. He became the member of Radhasoami Satsang Sabha in 1993. In May 2003, Satsangi was unanimous ...
#17 Tomáš Vorobjov
Tomáš Vorobjov ( Slovak pronunciation: [ˈtɔmaːʂ ˈʋɔrɔbjɔw] ; born 1984) is a Slovak amateur astronomer and an observer and discoverer of minor planets , in particular near-Earth objects . [2] Slovak astronomer Numbered minor planet discoveries: 9 [1] 239792 Hankakováčová 9 March 2010 list 347028
- ... dimirdolinay 7 August 2010 list (362559) 2010 VK 41 13 October 2010 list [A] (432457) 2010 CU 127 13 february 2010 list (432949) 2012 HH 2 19 April 2012 list (445309) 2010 EK 42 12 March 2010 list Co-discovery ...
#18 Charles E. Burton
Charles Edward Burton (16 September 1846 - 9 July 1882) was a British-born Irish astronomer. Irish astronomer Ireland portal
- ... icily , to observe the total solar eclipse of 22 December, and he read his paper about the event on 13 february 1871 to the Royal Irish Academy . Between 1870 and 1874, he reported from ten observations of the s ...
#19 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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#20 John Broughton
John Broughton (born 1952) [2] is an Australian amateur astronomer and artist. He is among the most prolific discoverers of minor planets worldwide, credited by the Minor Planet Center with more than a thousand discoveries made between 1997 and 2008. [1] His observations are done at Reedy Creek Obse
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#1 FH Serpentis
FH Serpentis ( Nova Serpentis 1970 ) was a nova , which appeared in the constellation Serpens in 1970. It reached magnitude 4.4. [5] It was discovered on February 13, 1970 by Minoru Honda located at Kurashiki, Japan. [6] [7] Other astronomers later studied this nova, and calculated its distances bas
- ... h appeared in the constellation Serpens in 1970. It reached magnitude 4.4. [5] It was discovered on february 13, 1970 by Minoru Honda located at Kurashiki, Japan. [6] [7] Other astronomers later studied this nova ...
#2 Sagittarius A*
Sagittarius A* ( / ˈ eɪ s t ɑːr / AY star ), abbreviated Sgr A* ( / ˈ s æ dʒ ˈ eɪ s t ɑːr / SAJ AY star [3] ) is the supermassive black hole [4] [5] [6] at the Galactic Center of the Milky Way . It is located near the border of the constellations Sagittarius and Scorpius , about 5.6° south of the
- ... several overlapping sub-components; a bright and very compact component, Sgr A*, was discovered on february 13 and 15, 1974, by astronomers Bruce Balick [ de ] and Robert Brown using the baseline interferometer ...
#3 Sirius
Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky . Its name is derived from the Greek word Σείριος , or Seirios , meaning lit. 'glowing' or 'scorching'. The star is designated α Canis Majoris , Latinized to Alpha Canis Majoris , and abbreviated Alpha CMa or α CMa . With a visual apparent magnitude of −
- ... 978-3-7534-7124-2 ). Pallas will pass Sirius on February 27th, 2023 2.6 degrees northwestly and on february 13t h, 2037 Aethra can be found 3.2° southeast of Sirius. Track of asteroid Jürgenstock from October 201 ...