langs: 16 февраля [ru] / february 16 [en] / 16. februar [de] / 16 février [fr] / 16 febbraio [it] / 16 de febrero [es]
days: february 13 / february 14 / february 15 / february 16 / february 17 / february 18 / february 19
Asteroid / Asteroid
#1 1222 Tina
1222 Tina , provisional designation 1932 LA , is a metallic asteroid and parent body of the Tina family located in the intermediate asteroid belt , approximately 25 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 11 June 1932, by Belgian astronomer Eugène Delporte at Uccle Observatory in Belgium. [11]
- ... 1955 HP Minor planet category main-belt · ( middle ) [3] Tina [4] Orbital characteristics [1] Epoch 16 february 2017 ( JD 2457800.5) Uncertainty parameter 0 Observation arc 84.40 yr (30,827 days) Aphelion 3.4912 ...
#2 1138 Attica
1138 Attica , provisional designation 1929 WF , is an asteroid from the outer region of the asteroid belt , approximately 24 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 22 November 1929, by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at Heidelberg Observatory in southwest Germany. [7] It was named after the At
- ... ons 1929 WF · 1954 GK Minor planet category main-belt · ( outer ) Orbital characteristics [1] Epoch 16 february 2017 ( JD 2457800.5) Uncertainty parameter 0 Observation arc 86.52 yr (31,600 days) Aphelion 3.3801 ...
#3 1444 Pannonia
1444 Pannonia ( prov. designation : 1938 AE ) is a carbonaceous background asteroid from the outer region of the asteroid belt , approximately 29 kilometers (18 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 6 January 1938, by Hungarian astronomer György Kulin at Konkoly Observatory in Budapest, Hungary.
- ... ignations 1938 AE Minor planet category main-belt · ( outer ) [4] Orbital characteristics [1] Epoch 16 february 2017 ( JD 2457800.5) Uncertainty parameter 0 Observation arc 78.23 yr (28,575 days) Aphelion 3.5915 ...
#4 1307 Cimmeria
1307 Cimmeria , provisional designation 1930 UF , is a stony asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 10 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 October 1930, by Soviet astronomer Grigory Neujmin at Simeiz Observatory on the Crimean peninsula, and later named afte
- ... 30 UF · 1933 QF 1 Minor planet category main-belt · ( inner ) [4] Orbital characteristics [1] Epoch 16 february 2017 ( JD 2457800.5) Uncertainty parameter 0 Observation arc 85.74 yr (31,315 days) Aphelion 2.4689 ...
#5 2021 DW1
2021 DW 1 is a small Apollo near-Earth asteroid discovered on 16 February 2021 by the Pan-STARRS 1 survey at Haleakala Observatory , Hawaii . [2] On 4 March 2021 at 8:59 UTC , it passed 1.48 LD (570,000 km ; 350,000 mi ) from Earth. During the close approach, it trailed across the Northern Hem
- 2021 DW 1 is a small Apollo near-Earth asteroid discovered on 16 february 2021 by the Pan-STARRS 1 survey at Haleakala Observatory , Hawaii . [2] On 4 March 2021 at 8:59 UTC ...
- ... 21 DW 1 Discovery [1] [2] Discovered by Pan-STARRS 1 Discovery site Haleakala Obs. Discovery date 16 february 2021 Designations MPC designation 2021 DW 1 Alternative designations P11dqY3 [3] Minor planet cat ...
#6 (53319) 1999 JM8
(53319) 1999 JM 8 is an asteroid , slow rotator and tumbler , classified as a near-Earth object and potentially hazardous asteroid (PHA) of the Apollo group , approximately 7 kilometers (4 miles) in diameter, making it the largest PHA known to exist. [12] It was discovered on 13 May 1999, by astrono
- ... tude of 15.2. [9] NUMBERING AND NAMING This minor planet was numbered by the Minor Planet Center on 16 february 2003. [13] As of 2018, it has not been named . [2]
#7 3102 Krok
3102 Krok , provisional designation 1981 QA , is a rare-type asteroid and slow rotator , classified as a near-Earth object of the Amor group , that measures approximately 1.5 kilometers in diameter. 3102 Krok Discovery [1] Discovered by L. Brožek Discovery site Kleť Obs. Discovery date 21 Au
- ... designations 1981 QA Minor planet category NEO · Amor [1] [3] Orbital characteristics [1] Epoch 16 february 2017 ( JD 2457800.5) Uncertainty parameter 0 Observation arc 35.44 yr (12,944 days) Aphelion 3.1174 ...
#8 5426 Sharp
5426 Sharp , provisional designation 1985 DD , is a bright Hungaria asteroid and suspected binary system from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 2–3 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 16 February 1985, by American astronomer Carolyn Shoemaker at Palomar Observatory , Ca
- ... inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 2–3 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 16 february 1985, by American astronomer Carolyn Shoemaker at Palomar Observatory , California, and named after ...
- ... 3] 5426 Sharp Discovery [1] Discovered by C. Shoemaker Discovery site Palomar Obs. Discovery date 16 february 1985 Designations MPC designation (5426) Sharp Named after Robert P. Sharp (American geomorphologis ...
#9 1194 Aletta
1194 Aletta , provisional designation 1931 JG , is a carbonaceous asteroid from the outer region of the asteroid belt , approximately 55 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 13 May 1931, by South African astronomer Cyril Jackson at Johannesburg Observatory in South Africa. [13] It was later
- ... · 1946 KC 1962 SB Minor planet category main-belt · ( outer ) [3] Orbital characteristics [1] Epoch 16 february 2017 ( JD 2457800.5) Uncertainty parameter 0 Observation arc 85.07 yr (31,072 days) Aphelion 3.1812 ...
#10 1422 Strömgrenia
1422 Strömgrenia , provisional designation 1936 QF , is a stony Florian asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 5.5 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 23 August 1936, by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at Heidelberg Observatory in southern Germany, and named af
- ... ons 1936 QF · 1933 WB Minor planet category main-belt · Flora [3] Orbital characteristics [1] Epoch 16 february 2017 ( JD 2457800.5) Uncertainty parameter 0 Observation arc 79.76 yr (29,134 days) Aphelion 2.6241 ...
#11 2010 AA15
2010 AA 15 is a sub-kilometer asteroid from the inner asteroid belt , that has a similar but different orbit than main-belt comet P/2010 A2 . [4] During January 2010, it had been observed for two weeks by the Mount Lemmon Survey , but has since become a lost asteroid . As of 2020 [update] the object
- ... PC designation 2010 AA 15 Minor planet category main-belt [1] [2] Orbital characteristics [2] Epoch 16 february 2017 ( JD 2457800.5) Uncertainty parameter 6 Observation arc (15 days) Aphelion 2.6329 AU Perihelio ...
#12 1052 Belgica
1052 Belgica , provisional designation 1925 VD , is a binary Florian asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 10 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 15 November 1925, by Belgian astronomer Eugène Delporte at Uccle Observatory in Belgium. [12] It was the first min
- ... D · 1965 UO 1 A908 TB Minor planet category main-belt · Flora [4] Orbital characteristics [1] Epoch 16 february 2017 ( JD 2457800.5) Uncertainty parameter 0 Observation arc 108.27 yr (39,545 days) Aphelion 2.556 ...
#13 1132 Hollandia
1132 Hollandia , provisional designation 1929 RB 1 , is a stony asteroid from the middle region of the asteroid belt , approximately 27 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 13 September 1929, by Dutch astronomer Hendrik van Gent at Leiden Southern Station, annex to the Johannesburg Observato
- ... 946 JA · 1951 WA Minor planet category main-belt · ( middle ) [3] Orbital characteristics [1] Epoch 16 february 2017 ( JD 2457800.5) Uncertainty parameter 0 Observation arc 86.74 yr (31,680 days) Aphelion 3.4238 ...
#14 468 Lina
Lina ( minor planet designation : 468 Lina ), provisional designation 1901 FZ , is a dark Themistian asteroid from the outer region of the asteroid belt , approximately 60 kilometers (37 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 18 January 1901, by German astronomer Max Wolf at the Heidelberg Observa
- ... FZ · A915 PA A918 EB Minor planet category main-belt · Themis [4] Orbital characteristics [1] Epoch 16 february 2017 ( JD 2457800.5) Uncertainty parameter 0 Observation arc 115.81 yr (42,300 days) Aphelion 3.750 ...
#15 330 Adalberta
330 Adalberta ( prov. designation : A910 CB ) is a stony asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 9.5 kilometers in diameter. It is likely named for either Adalbert Merx or Adalbert Krüger . It was discovered by Max Wolf in 1910. In the 1980s, the asteroid's permanent des
- ... QJ 3 1980 EE Minor planet category main-belt · ( inner ) [3] Orbital characteristics [1] Epoch 16 february 2017 ( JD 2457800.5) Uncertainty parameter 0 Observation arc 106.36 yr (38,848 days) Aphelion 3.092 ...
#16 728 Leonisis
728 Leonisis is an asteroid of the Flora family , discovered by Austrian astronomer Johann Palisa on 16 February 1912 from Vienna . [3] 728 Leonisis Discovery Discovered by J. Palisa Discovery date 16 February 1912 Designations MPC designation (728) Leonisis Pronunciation / l iː ə ˈ n aɪ s ɪ s
- ... 28 Leonisis is an asteroid of the Flora family , discovered by Austrian astronomer Johann Palisa on 16 february 1912 from Vienna . [3] 728 Leonisis Discovery Discovered by J. Palisa Discovery date 16 February 19 ...
- ... on 16 February 1912 from Vienna . [3] 728 Leonisis Discovery Discovered by J. Palisa Discovery date 16 february 1912 Designations MPC designation (728) Leonisis Pronunciation / l iː ə ˈ n aɪ s ɪ s / Alternative ...
#17 1361 Leuschneria
1361 Leuschneria , provisional designation 1935 QA , is a carbonaceous asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 30 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 30 August 1935, by Belgian astronomer Eugène Delporte at Uccle Observatory in Belgium, and named after American
- ... ignations 1935 QA Minor planet category main-belt · ( outer ) [3] Orbital characteristics [1] Epoch 16 february 2017 ( JD 2457800.5) Uncertainty parameter 0 Observation arc 80.95 yr (29,566 days) Aphelion 3.4801 ...
#18 1074 Beljawskya
1074 Beljawskya , provisional designation 1925 BE , is a Themistian asteroid from the outer region of the asteroid belt , approximately 48 kilometers in diameter. 1074 Beljawskya Discovery [1] Discovered by S. Belyavskyj Discovery site Simeiz Obs. Discovery date 26 January 1925 Designations MP
- ... BB A917 QB · A923 TA Minor planet category main-belt · Themis [3] Orbital characteristics [1] Epoch 16 february 2017 ( JD 2457800.5) Uncertainty parameter 0 Observation arc 91.32 yr (33,353 days) Aphelion 3.7138 ...
#19 (55638) 2002 VE95
(55638) 2002 VE 95 , prov. designation : 2002 VE 95 , is a trans-Neptunian object from the outermost region of the Solar System . It was discovered on 14 November 2002, by astronomers with the Near-Earth Asteroid Tracking program at the Palomar Observatory in California, United States. [1] This reso
- ... at Palomar. [1] NUMBERING AND NAMING 2002 VE 95 was numbered (55638) by the Minor Planet Center on 16 february 2003 ( M.P.C. 47763 ). [14] As of 2021 [update] , it has not been named . [1] According to the esta ...
#20 1439 Vogtia
1439 Vogtia , provisional designation 1937 TE , is a dark Hildian asteroid from the outermost region of the asteroid belt , approximately 48 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 11 October 1937, by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at Heidelberg Observatory in southern Germany. [9] It is named
- ... UJ 1957 HP · 1964 FC Minor planet category main-belt · Hilda [3] Orbital characteristics [1] Epoch 16 february 2017 ( JD 2457800.5) Uncertainty parameter 0 Observation arc 79.07 yr (28,882 days) Aphelion 4.4750 ...
Comet / Comet
#1 X/1106 C1
X/1106 C1 , also known as the Great Comet of 1106 , was a great comet that appeared on 2 February 1106, and was observed around the world from the beginning of February through to mid-March. It was recorded by astronomers in Wales , England , Japan , Korea , China and Continental Europe . It was obs
- ... cribes the comet. The Dorothy Whitlock translation reads: In the first week of Lent, on the Friday, 16 february , in the evening, there appeared an unusual star, and for a long time after that it was seen shining ...
#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
- ... 1P/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 Ju ...
- ... 95 77 20 April 7–20 April Seen in China, but not spectacular. 1P/374 E1, 374 374 79 16 February 13–1 16 february 0.09 au Comet passed 13.5 million kilometres from Earth. 1P/451 L1, 451 451 77 28 June 28 June – 3 J ...
#3 C/2012 F6 (Lemmon)
C/2012 F6 (Lemmon) is a long-period comet discovered in Leo on 23 March 2012, by A. R. Gibbs [1] using the 1.5-m reflector at the Mt. Lemmon Survey , located at the summit of Mount Lemmon in the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson, Arizona , USA. Initially, the object was considered to be of
- ... 0. The comet last reached perihelion on 24 March 2013. C/2012 F6 (Lemmon) Comet Lemmon in Tucana on 16 february 2013 Discovery Discovered by A. R. Gibbs Mt. Lemmon Survey ( G96 ) [1] Discovery date 23 March 2012 ...
#4 Great Comet of 1744
The Great Comet of 1744 , whose official designation is C/1743 X1 , and which is also known as Comet de Chéseaux or Comet Klinkenberg-Chéseaux , was a spectacular comet that was observed during 1743 and 1744. It was discovered independently in late November 1743 by Jan de Munck , in the second week
- ... y unusual phenomenon — a 'fan' of six separate tails rose above the horizon. [5] The Great Comet on 16 february 1744 over Nuremberg . An engraving illustration of "COMET-STERNS" (Comet-Stars) by astronomer & mas ...
#5 125P/Spacewatch
125P/Spacewatch , is a periodic Jupiter-family comet . It was discovered on September 8, 1991, by Tom Gehrels using the 0.91 m Spacewatch telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory . [3] It has a diameter of 1.6 km. [4] Periodic comet with 5 year orbit 125P/Spacewatch Discovery Discovered by
- ... ty 0.5123385 Orbital period 5.53 a 2020.8 d Inclination 9.98579° Last perihelion 27 August 2018 [2] 16 february 2013 Next perihelion 2024-Mar-07 (JPL Horizons last obs 2018-10-03)
#6 68P/Klemola
68P/Klemola or Klemola's Comet is a periodic comet , which belongs to Jupiter 's comet family, that was discovered in 1965 by American astronomer Arnold Richard Klemola [ de ] in Argentinian Yale-Columbia Southern Station . [2] Its orbital period is 10.82 years. [2] Periodic comet with 11 year orb
- ... J. Gibson of the Palomar Observatory , California, obtained images with the 1.5-meter reflector on 16 february . It appeared essentially stellar, with a faint magnitude of 19. It was observed again on 29 March 1 ...
Galaxy / Galaxy
#1 Owl Nebula
The Owl Nebula (also known as Messier 97 , M97 or NGC 3587 ) is a starburst ("planetary") nebula approximately 2,030 light years away in the northern constellation Ursa Major . [2] The estimated age of the Owl Nebula is about 8,000 years. [6] It is approximately circular in cross-section with faint
- ... cumstellar disk . [10] HISTORY The Owl Nebula was discovered by French astronomer Pierre Méchain on february 16, 1781. [8] Pierre Méchain was Charles Messier's observing colleague, and the nebula was observed by ...
Institution / Institution
#1 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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#2 Ondřejov Observatory
The Ondřejov Observatory ( pronounced [ˈondr̝ɛjof] ; Czech : Observatoř Ondřejov ) is the principal observatory of the Astronomical Institute ( Astronomický ústav ) of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic . It is located near the village of Ondřejov , 35 kilometres (22 miles) southeast of P
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#3 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
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#4 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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#5 PAGASA Observatory
The PAGASA Astronomical Observatory also known as the PAGASA Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Quezon City , Metro Manila , Philippines within the University of the Philippines Diliman campus. Established in 1954 and managed by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Ser
- ... pe is often used for CCD imaging of stars . [2] The PAGASA Observatory was opened for public use on february 16, 2003, during the start of the National Astronomy Week. [1] SEE ALSO Manila Observatory
#6 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
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#7 South Pole Telescope
The South Pole Telescope ( SPT ) is a 10-metre (390 in) diameter telescope located at the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station , Antarctica. The telescope is designed for observations in the microwave , millimeter-wave , and submillimeter-wave regions of the electromagnetic spectrum , with the partic
- ... f High Energy Physics. [ citation needed ] OPERATIONS The telescope seen during the polar night. On february 16, 2007 (15 years ago) ( 2007-02-16 ) , the South Pole Telescope achieved first light. Formal science ...
- ... km (9,200 ft) [1] Built November 2006–February 2007 ( November 2006–February 2007 ) [2] First light 16 february 2007 Telescope style cosmic microwave background experiment Gregorian telescope radio telescope [3] ...
#8 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 WASP-13b
WASP-13b , also known as Cruinlagh , [5] is an extrasolar planet that was discovered in 2008 in the orbit of the sunlike star WASP-13 . [1] The planet has a mass of nearly half that of Jupiter, but a radius five-quarters of the size of Jupiter. This low relative mass might be caused by a core that i
- ... as as host to a potentially transiting object. [1] Photometric follow-up observations were taken on february 16, 2008, using the James Gregory Telescope (JGT) in Scotland, which took 1047 exposures of the star, a ...
Researcher / Researcher
#1 Beatriz Barbuy
Beatriz Leonor Silveira Barbuy is a Brazilian astrophysicist . She was described in 2009 by Época magazine as one of the 100 most influential Brazilians. [2] She is a professor at the Instituto de Astronomia, Geofísica e Ciências Atmosféricas (IAG) at the University of São Paulo , vice-president of
- ... UNESCO Awards for Women in Science in 2009. Brazilian astronomer Beatriz Barbuy Born ( 1950-02-16 ) february 16, 1950 (age 72) [1] São Paulo , Brasil Nationality Brazilian Awards L'Oréal-UNESCO Awards for Women i ...
#2 Ladislav Brožek
Ladislav Brožek (born 1952) is a Slovak astronomer . [2] At the Bohemian Kleť Observatory , he discovered a total of 23 minor planets between 1979 and 1982, as credited by the Minor Planet Center . [1] Slovak astronomer Minor planets discovered: 23 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets One
- ... ptember 1981 list 3834 Zappafrank 11 May 1980 list 4023 Jarník 25 October 1981 list 4146 Rudolfinum 16 february 1982 list 4190 Kvasnica 11 May 1980 list 4369 Seifert 30 July 1982 list 5221 Fabribudweis 16 March ...
- ... ary 1980 list 6765 Fibonacci 20 January 1982 list 7739 Čech 14 February 1982 list (10035) 1982 DC 2 16 february 1982 list (16393) 1981 QS 24 August 1981 list 27675 Paulmaley 2 February 1981 list Note: Ladislav B ...
#3 Thierry Pauwels
Thierry Pauwels (born 22 July 1957, Ghent ) is a Belgian astronomer from the Royal Observatory of Belgium . [2] [3] Between 1996 and 2008 he discovered and co-discovered 146 minor planets . This makes him one of the top 100 minor planet discoverers. [1] Belgian astronomer Minor planetss discovered:
- ... er 15, 2000 (108087) 2001 FJ 174 March 19, 2001 108953 Pieraerts August 13, 2001 (111819) 2002 DD 1 february 16, 2002 (118397) 1999 RO 45 September 8, 1999 (120726) 1997 SR 30 September 25, 1997 121313 Tamsin Sep ...
#4 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
- ... 30 November 1918 list 914 Palisana 4 July 1919 list 919 Ilsebill 30 October 1918 list 927 Ratisbona 16 february 1920 list 946 Poësia 11 February 1921 list 949 Hel 11 March 1921 list 972 Cohnia 18 January 1922 li ...
#5 Kazuro Watanabe
Kazurō Watanabe ( 渡辺 和郎 , Watanabe Kazurō , born May 1, 1955) is a Japanese amateur astronomer and prolific discoverer of minor planets . [2] He was born in Hokkaidō , Japan and is a member of the Astronomical Society of Japan as well as of the Oriental Astronomical Association . Japanese astronomer
- ... [B] 4714 Toyohiro 29 September 1989 list [E] 4718 Araki 13 November 1990 list [E] 4743 Kikuchi 16 february 1988 list [E] 4746 Doi 9 October 1989 list [D] 4750 Mukai 15 December 1990 list [E] 4771 Haya ...
#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
- ... (148448) 2000 YB 1 17 December 2000 list (156474) 2002 CN 46 11 February 2002 list (164358) 2005 DB 16 february 2005 list (164360) 2005 EL 2 1 March 2005 list (164915) 1999 XC 38 6 December 1999 list (167853) 20 ...
#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
- ... (98070) 2000 RQ 53 5 September 2000 list (98551) 2000 WK 1 18 November 2000 list (98967) 2001 DT 2 16 february 2001 list 99201 Sattler 25 April 2001 list (100444) 1996 RK 1 9 September 1996 list (100457) 1996 T ...
- ... 6539) 2000 WA 66 28 November 2000 list (107371) 2001 CN 31 12 February 2001 list (107401) 2001 DS 2 16 february 2001 list (109644) 2001 RO 2 9 September 2001 list (109661) 2001 RQ 16 12 September 2001 list (1118 ...
#8 Philip Melanchthon
Philip Melanchthon [lower-alpha 1] (born Philipp Schwartzerdt ; [lower-alpha 2] 16 February 1497 – 19 April 1560) was a German Lutheran reformer , collaborator with Martin Luther , the first systematic theologian of the Protestant Reformation , intellectual leader of the Lutheran Reformation , and a
- Philip Melanchthon [lower-alpha 1] (born Philipp Schwartzerdt ; [lower-alpha 2] 16 february 1497 – 19 April 1560) was a German Lutheran reformer , collaborator with Martin Luther , the first ...
- ... mber 2017 ) Philip Melanchthon Portrait by Lucas Cranach the Elder , 1543 Born Philipp Schwartzerdt 16 february 1497 Bretten , Electoral Palatinate in the Holy Roman Empire (now Germany) Died 19 April 1560 (1560 ...
- ... f grace through faith in Jesus Christ. EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION He was born Philipp Schwartzerdt on 16 february 1497, at Bretten where his father Georg Schwarzerdt (1459-1508) was armorer to Philip, Count Palati ...
- ... enberg . [25] He is commemorated in the Calendar of Saints of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod on 16 february , his birthday, and in the calendar of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on 25 June, the da ...
#9 Peter Kolény
Peter Kolény is a Slovak astronomer . He is a prolific discoverer of asteroids . [2] As of January 2010, the IAU Minor Planet Center credits him with the discovery or codiscovery of 35 asteroids. [3] Slovak astronomer Minor planets discovered: 35 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets
- ... 4) 1999 BN 17 January 1999 list [A] (74826) 1999 TN 17 13 October 1999 list [B] (79361) 1997 DA 16 february 1997 list [A] (91602) 1999 TM 17 13 October 1999 list [B] (96379) 1998 BH 18 January 1998 list ...
#10 Pierre Bouguer
Pierre Bouguer ( French: [buˈge] ) (16 February 1698, Croisic – 15 August 1758, Paris) was a French mathematician , geophysicist , geodesist , and astronomer . He is also known as "the father of naval architecture ". 18th-century French mathematician, geophysicist, geodesist, naval architect and a
- Pierre Bouguer ( French: [buˈge] ) ( 16 february 1698, Croisic – 15 August 1758, Paris) was a French mathematician , geophysicist , geodesist , and ...
- ... y French mathematician, geophysicist, geodesist, naval architect and astronomer Pierre Bouguer Born 16 february 1698 Died 15 August 1758 (aged 60) Paris Occupation Mathematician , physicist , astronomer CAREER L ...
#11 Kepler de Souza Oliveira
Kepler de Souza Oliveira Filho (born 16 February 1956), also known as S. O. Kepler , is a Brazilian astronomer primarily known for his work on white dwarfs , variable stars , and magnetars . A member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences , he is currently a professor at Universidade Federal do Rio Gr
- Kepler de Souza Oliveira Filho (born 16 february 1956), also known as S. O. Kepler , is a Brazilian astronomer primarily known for his work on white ...
#12 Alan Hale (astronomer)
Alan Hale (born 1958) [1] is an American professional astronomer , who co-discovered Comet Hale–Bopp along with amateur astronomer Thomas Bopp . [2] Astronomer, co-discoverer of Comet Hale–Bopp Alan Hale Hale in 2005 Born 1958 (age 63 – 64) Tachikawa , Japan Nationality American Alma mater New M
- ... form to discuss Hale-Bopp as well as general astronomy and science. Hale was a guest speaker at the february 16, 1996, meeting of New Mexicans for Science and Reason (NMSR) which according to member and Science W ...
#13 Lenka Kotková
Lenka Kotková ( née Šarounová ; born 26 July 1973) is a Czech astronomer and a discoverer of minor planets . Czech astronomer, asteroid discoverer Lenka Kotková ( née Šarounová) Lenka Kotková at the Ondřejov Observatory Born ( 1973-07-26 ) 26 July 1973 (age 48) Dobřichovice , Czechoslovakia Nation
- ... st [D] (70681) 1999 US 4 31 October 1999 list (70722) 1999 VY 1 November 1999 list 72447 Polińska 16 february 2001 list [B] (73934) 1997 SO 2 24 September 1997 list (74601) 1999 RK 3 5 September 1999 list (7 ...
- ... 99 list (92440) 2000 KG 1 24 May 2000 list (94258) 2001 CZ 36 14 February 2001 list (94266) 2001 DO 16 february 2001 list [B] (96328) 1997 GC 2 April 1997 list (96349) 1997 US 7 23 October 1997 list (96356) 19 ...
#14 Michel Ory
Michel Ory (born 18 April 1966) is a Swiss amateur astronomer and a prolific discoverer of minor planets and comets , [1] who was one of five winners of the 2009 Edgar Wilson Award for his discovery of 304P/Ory (P/2008 Q2 Ory), a periodic comet of the Jupiter family on 27 August 2008, [2] using a 24
- ... t 125076 Michelmayor 19 October 2001 list 126160 Fabienkuntz 4 January 2002 list 126748 Mariegerbet 16 february 2002 list (128629) 2004 RS 10 7 September 2004 list 129078 Animoo 8 November 2004 list 129137 Hippo ...
#15 Antonín Mrkos
Antonín Mrkos ( Czech pronunciation: [ˈantoɲiːn ˈmr̩kos] ) (27 January 1918, Střemchoví – 29 May 1996, Prague ) was a Czech astronomer . Czech astronomer Antonín Mrkos Minor planets discovered: 274 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets
- ... ember 1986 list 3791 Marci 17 November 1981 list 3827 Zdeněkhorský 3 November 1986 list 3847 Šindel 16 february 1982 list 3887 Gerstner 22 August 1985 list 3905 Doppler 28 August 1984 list 3949 Mach 20 October 1 ...
#16 Leonard Kornoš
Leonard Kornoš (born 1956) is a Slovak astronomer and a prolific discoverer of asteroids . [2] Slovak astronomer Minor planets discovered: 37 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets
- ... 4) 1998 BT 26 29 January 1998 list [A] (74424) 1999 BN 17 January 1999 list [A] (79361) 1997 DA 16 february 1997 list [A] (80009) 1999 GD 2 8 April 1999 list [C] (96379) 1998 BH 18 January 1998 list [A ...
#17 Jeong Seon
Jeong Seon ( Korean : 정선 ) (1676 – 20 April 1759) [1] was a Korean landscape painter, also known by the pen name Kyomjae . His cha was Wonbaek and another ho was Nangok. His works include ink and oriental water paintings, such as Inwangjesaekdo (1751), Geumgang jeondo (1734), and Ingokjeongsa (1742)
- ... ter reading books by Jeong Seon, believed to be a self-portrait of the painter. Born ( 1676-02-16 ) 16 february 1676 (modern-day) Cheongun-dong , Jongno-gu , Seoul, Korea Died 20 April 1759 (1759-04-20) (aged 83 ...
- ... angul 원백 Hanja 元伯 Revised Romanization Wonbaek McCune–Reischauer Wǒnbaek BIOGRAPHY Jeong is born on 16 february 1676, in the Jongno District of Seoul , in the Cheongun-dong neighborhood. [5] [6] He was the eldes ...
#18 Paul Kempf
Paul Friedrich Ferdinand Kempf (3 June 1856 – 16 February 1920) was a German astronomer. German astronomer This article is about the German astronomer. For the Croatian keyboardist, see Paul Kempf (musician) . In 1878 was awarded a doctorate in astronomy from the Humboldt University of Berlin with a
- Paul Friedrich Ferdinand Kempf (3 June 1856 – 16 february 1920) was a German astronomer. German astronomer This article is about the German astronomer. For t ...
#19 Joel Hastings Metcalf
Joel Hastings Metcalf (January 4, 1866 – February 23, 1925) was an American astronomer , humanitarian and minister . [2] Asteroids discovered: 41 [1] 525 Adelaide October 21, 1908 581 Tauntonia December 24, 1905 599 Luisa April 25, 1906 600 Musa June 14, 1906 602 Marianna February 16, 1906 603 Tim
- ... , 1908 581 Tauntonia December 24, 1905 599 Luisa April 25, 1906 600 Musa June 14, 1906 602 Marianna february 16, 1906 603 Timandra February 16, 1906 604 Tekmessa February 16, 1906 611 Valeria September 24, 1906 6 ...
- ... 4, 1905 599 Luisa April 25, 1906 600 Musa June 14, 1906 602 Marianna February 16, 1906 603 Timandra february 16, 1906 604 Tekmessa February 16, 1906 611 Valeria September 24, 1906 620 Drakonia October 26, 1906 62 ...
- ... 6 600 Musa June 14, 1906 602 Marianna February 16, 1906 603 Timandra February 16, 1906 604 Tekmessa february 16, 1906 611 Valeria September 24, 1906 620 Drakonia October 26, 1906 622 Esther November 13, 1906 636 ...
#20 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
- ... ia 21 October 1911 list 724 Hapag 21 October 1911 list 725 Amanda 21 October 1911 list 728 Leonisis 16 february 1912 list 730 Athanasia 10 April 1912 list 734 Benda 11 October 1912 list 750 Oskar 28 April 1913 l ...
Star / Star
#1 Mira
Mira ( / ˈ m aɪ r ə / ), designation Omicron Ceti ( ο Ceti , abbreviated Omicron Cet , ο Cet ), is a red-giant star estimated to be 200–400 light-years from the Sun in the constellation Cetus . Binary star in Cetus For other uses, see Mira (disambiguation) . This article uses bare URLs , which are u
- ... de , then by October had faded from view. Fabricius assumed it was a nova, but then saw it again on february 16, 1609. [16] In 1638 Johannes Holwarda determined a period of the star's reappearances, eleven months ...
#2 V1280 Scorpii
V1280 Scorpii (or Nova Scorpii 2007 Number 1 ) is the first of two novae that occurred in the constellation Scorpius during February 2007 (the second nova was the fainter V1281 Scorpii, which was discovered on 19 February 2007). Announced by the IAU in Electronic Telegram No. 835 and Circular No. 88
- ... [8] The SMEI light curve shows three well defined maxima for the nova, occurring around 03:00 UT on 16 february , 08:30 UT on 17 February and 05:00 UT on 19 February 2007. [4] The nova declined slowly from peak b ...