langs: 17 февраля [ru] / february 17 [en] / 17. februar [de] / 17 février [fr] / 17 febbraio [it] / 17 de febrero [es]
days: february 14 / february 15 / february 16 / february 17 / february 18 / february 19 / february 20
Asteroid / Asteroid
#1 192 Nausikaa
Nausikaa [5] ( minor planet designation : 192 Nausikaa ) is a large main-belt S-type asteroid . It was discovered by Johann Palisa on February 17, 1879, at Pula, then in Austria, now in Croatia. The name derives from Nausicaä , a princess in Homer 's Odyssey . 192 Nausikaa A three-dimensional model
- ... ation : 192 Nausikaa ) is a large main-belt S-type asteroid . It was discovered by Johann Palisa on february 17, 1879, at Pula, then in Austria, now in Croatia. The name derives from Nausicaä , a princess in Home ...
- ... l of 192 Nausikaa based on its light curve. Discovery Discovered by J. Palisa , 1879 Discovery date 17 february 1879 Designations MPC designation (192) Nausikaa Pronunciation / n ɔː ˈ s ɪ k i . ə / [1] Named aft ...
#2 2939 Coconino
2939 Coconino , provisional designation 1982 DP , is a stony Nysian asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 6 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 21 February 1982, by American astronomer Edward Bowell at Lowell's Anderson Mesa Station in Flagstaff, United States
- ... opi Tribe of Arizona . [2] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 17 february 1984 ( M.P.C. 8544 ). [9]
#3 3752 Camillo
3752 Camillo is an inclined asteroid , classified as near-Earth object of the Apollo group , approximately 2.3 kilometers (1.4 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 15 August 1985, by astronomers Eleanor Helin and Maria Barucci using a 0.9-metre (35 in) telescope at the CERGA Observatory in Cau
- ... ardous asteroid . It came to perihelion (its closest approach to the Sun) on 6 January 1976 and, on 17 february 1976 and passed within 0.08013 AU (11,987,000 km ; 7,449,000 mi ) of Earth. [3] 2013 PASSAGE Camill ...
#4 2882 Tedesco
2882 Tedesco , provisional designation 1981 OG , is a Themistian asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 22 kilometers (14 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 26 July 1981, by astronomer Edward Bowell at the Anderson Mesa Station near Flagstaff, Arizona. [1] The lik
- ... of the asteroid belt. [1] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 17 february 1984 ( M.P.C. 8543 ). [13]
#5 506 Marion
Marion ( minor planet designation : 506 Marion ) is a minor planet orbiting the Sun . It was discovered by Raymond Smith Dugan in February 1903, and was later named after a cousin of his. It is designated as a C-type asteroid with a size of approximately 104 kilometres (64.6 mi) . [3] Minor planet
- ... net 506 Marion Discovery Discovered by Raymond Smith Dugan Discovery site Heidelberg Discovery date 17 february 1903 Designations MPC designation (506) Marion Pronunciation / ˈ m ɛər i ɒ n , - ə n / [1] Alternat ...
#6 443 Photographica
Photographica ( minor planet designation : 443 Photographica ) is a typical Main belt asteroid . It is classified as an S-type asteroid . 443 Photographica Discovery Discovered by M. F. Wolf A. Schwassmann Discovery date 17 February 1899 Designations MPC designation (443) Photographica Pronunc
- ... -type asteroid . 443 Photographica Discovery Discovered by M. F. Wolf A. Schwassmann Discovery date 17 february 1899 Designations MPC designation (443) Photographica Pronunciation / f oʊ t ə ˈ ɡ r æ f ɪ k ə / Na ...
- ... 25 Spectral type S Absolute magnitude (H) 10.28 It was discovered by Max Wolf and A. Schwassmann on 17 february 1899 in Heidelberg .
#7 243 Ida
Ida , minor planet designation 243 Ida , is an asteroid in the Koronis family of the asteroid belt . It was discovered on 29 September 1884 by Austrian astronomer Johann Palisa at Vienna Observatory and named after a nymph from Greek mythology . Later telescopic observations categorized Ida as an S-
- ... ay from the moon Discovery Discovered by Ann Harch Discovery site Galileo spacecraft Discovery date 17 february 1994 Designations MPC designation (243) Ida I Dactyl Pronunciation / ˈ d æ k t ɪ l / DAK -til [75] ...
- ... suggests that it originated as a fragment of the Koronis parent body. DISCOVERY Dactyl was found on 17 february 1994 by Galileo mission member Ann Harch, while examining delayed image downloads from the spacecra ...
#8 96 Aegle
Aegle ( minor planet designation : 96 Aegle ) is a carbonaceous asteroid and the namesake of the Aegle family located in the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 170 kilometers (110 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 17 February 1868, by French astronomer Jérôme Coggia at the Mar
- ... s of the asteroid belt , approximately 170 kilometers (110 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 17 february 1868, by French astronomer Jérôme Coggia at the Marseille Observatory in southeastern France. [1] T ...
- ... steroid 96 Aegle Discovery [1] Discovered by J. Coggia Discovery site Marseille Obs. Discovery date 17 february 1868 Designations MPC designation (96) Aegle Pronunciation / ˈ ɛ ɡ l iː / [2] [3] Named after Aegle ...
#9 2920 Automedon
2920 Automedon / ɔː ˈ t ɒ m ɪ d ɒ n / is a large Jupiter trojan from the Greek camp , approximately 110 kilometers (68 miles) in diameter. It was discovered by American astronomer Edward Bowell at the Anderson Mesa station of the Lowell Observatory on 3 May 1981. [1] The dark D-type asteroid has a r
- ... ng the Trojan Aretus . [1] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 17 february 1984 ( M.P.C. 8544 ). [15]
#10 1330 Spiridonia
1330 Spiridonia , provisional designation 1925 DB , is a dark background asteroid of primitive composition, located in the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 65 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 February 1925, by Soviet astronomer Vladimir Albitsky at the Simeiz Observa
- ... outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 65 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 february 1925, by Soviet astronomer Vladimir Albitsky at the Simeiz Observatory on the Crimean peninsula. [1 ...
- ... 1330 Spiridonia Discovery [1] Discovered by V. Albitzkij Discovery site Simeiz Obs. Discovery date 17 february 1925 Designations MPC designation (1330) Spiridonia Named after Spiridon Zaslavskij [2] (discoverer ...
#11 2420 Čiurlionis
2420 Čiurlionis , provisionally designated 1975 TN , is a stony Eunomian asteroid from the central regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 9 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 3 October 1975, by Soviet astronomer Nikolai Chernykh at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory in Nauchnij, o
- ... iurlionis (1875–1911). [2] The approved naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 17 february 1984 ( M.P.C. 8542 ). [10]
#12 926 Imhilde
926 Imhilde ( prov. designation : A920 CB or 1920 GN ) is a dark asteroid and the principal body and namesake of the Imhilde family , located in the outer regions of the asteroid belt . It was discovered by astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg Observatory in southwest Germany on 15 February 19
- ... ° with respect to the ecliptic . [3] The body's observation arc begins at Heidelberg Observatory on 17 february 1920, two nights after its official discovery observation. [1] NAMING This minor planet was named " ...
#13 2937 Gibbs
2937 Gibbs , provisional designation 1980 LA , is a stony Phocaea asteroid and Mars-crosser from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 6 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 14 June 1980, by American astronomer Edward Bowell at Lowell's Anderson Mesa Station near Flagstaff,
- ... gh his work on orbits. [2] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 17 february 1984 ( M.P.C. 8544 ). [11] The lunar crater Gibbs was also named in his honor. [2]
#14 (469306) 1999 CD158
(469306) 1999 CD 158 , provisional designation : 1999 CD 158 , is a trans-Neptunian object from the circumstellar disc of the Kuiper belt , located in the outermost region of the Solar System . The relatively bright hot classical Kuiper belt object measures approximately 310 kilometers (190 miles) i
- ... n 0° 0 m 12.24 s / day Inclination 25.486° Longitude of ascending node 119.03° Time of perihelion ≈ 17 february 2107 [5] ±3 days Argument of perihelion 143.51° Physical characteristics Mean diameter 310 km [2] S ...
#15 2016 DV1
2016 DV 1 is a near-Earth asteroid estimated to be roughly 29–65 meters (95–210 feet) in diameter. It is a fast rotating asteroid of the Apollo group which was first observed by the Mount Lemmon Survey on 28 February 2016, just days before it passed Earth at 1 lunar distance (LD) on 3 March 2016.
- ... lare of the Sun thus preventing further optical observations. [9] 2021 APPROACH It was recovered on 17 february 2021 by Pan-STARRS [2] when the uncertainty in the asteroid's sky position covered about 1.2° of th ...
#16 1719 Jens
1719 Jens ( prov. designation : 1950 DP ) is a background asteroid from the central region of the asteroid belt , approximately 19 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 February 1950, by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at Heidelberg Observatory in southern Germany. [13] It was named after
- ... central region of the asteroid belt , approximately 19 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 february 1950, by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at Heidelberg Observatory in southern Germany. [13] It was ...
- ... ts lightcurve Discovery [1] Discovered by K. Reinmuth Discovery site Heidelberg Obs. Discovery date 17 february 1950 Designations MPC designation (1719) Jens Named after Jens (discoverer's grandson) [2] Alternat ...
#17 2572 Annschnell
2572 Annschnell , provisional designation 1950 DL , is a background asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 10 kilometers in diameter. 2572 Annschnell Discovery [1] Discovered by K. Reinmuth Discovery site Heidelberg Obs. Discovery date 17 February 1950 Designati
- ... Annschnell Discovery [1] Discovered by K. Reinmuth Discovery site Heidelberg Obs. Discovery date 17 february 1950 Designations MPC designation (2572) Annschnell Named after Anneliese Schnell (astronomer) [2] ...
- ... 7] · C [5] Absolute magnitude (H) 13.3 [1] [5] · 13.4 [3] · 13.46 ± 0.38 [7] It was discovered on 17 february 1950, by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at Heidelberg Observatory in southwest Germany, and named ...
#18 130 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
- ... 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 ...
- ... 2019 [1] Discovery [2] Discovered by C. H. F. Peters Discovery site Litchfield Obs. Discovery date 17 february 1873 Designations MPC designation (130) Elektra Pronunciation / ɪ ˈ l ɛ k t r ə / [3] Named after E ...
#19 1611 Beyer
1611 Beyer , provisional designation 1950 DJ , is a carbonaceous Hygiean asteroid from the outer region of the asteroid belt , approximately 20 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 February 1950, by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at Heidelberg Observatory in southern Germany. [11] It was
- ... e outer region of the asteroid belt , approximately 20 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 february 1950, by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at Heidelberg Observatory in southern Germany. [11] It was ...
- ... 2] 1611 Beyer Discovery [1] Discovered by K. Reinmuth Discovery site Heidelberg Obs. Discovery date 17 february 1950 Designations MPC designation (1611) Beyer Named after Max Beyer (astronomer) [2] Alternative d ...
#20 2384 Schulhof
2384 Schulhof ( prov. designation : 1943 EC 1 ) is a mid-sized asteroid and the namesake of the Schulhof family , located in the Eunomian region of the intermediate asteroid belt . It was discovered on 2 March 1943, by French astronomer Marguerite Laugier at Nice Observatory in southeastern France.
- ... of the Lalande Prize . [2] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 17 february 1984, based on a suggestion by Brian G. Marsden ( M.P.C. 8541 ). [10] PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Schu ...
Comet / Comet
#1 P/2019 LD2 (ATLAS)
P/2019 LD 2 (ATLAS) is a Jupiter-family comet discovered by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System on 10 June 2019. [6] [7] It was initially reported as the first known Jupiter trojan asteroid to display cometary activity, [8] but its classification as a Jupiter trojan was retracted after
- ... t it is not in a stable 1:1 resonance with Jupiter as it has made a close approach to the planet on 17 february 2017, at a distance of 0.092 AU (13.8 million km; 8.6 million mi) , and will make a similarly close ...
#2 C/1911 S3
Comet Beljawsky is also known as 1911 IV and 1911g according to the naming conventions at the time. The comet was discovered by the Russian astronomer Sergei Ivanovich Beljawsky September 29, 1911 and shortly thereafter it was independently seen by four or five other observers in the United States a
- ... n, as an evening object. It faded rapidly, becoming visible only in telescopes and was last seen on february 17, 1912. [1] [3] [4] The comet sported a tail 8 to 10 degrees in length. [2] In mid-October, the comet ...
#3 44P/Reinmuth
44P/Reinmuth or Reinmuth 2 is a Jupiter-family comet that is greatly perturbed by the gas giant Jupiter . [2] The diameter of this comet is estimated at 3.22 km and its absolute magnitude at 11. [1] Periodic comet with 7 year orbit 44P/Reinmuth Discovery Discovered by Karl Reinmuth [1] Discovery d
- ... 1947 VII, 1954 VI, 1960 IX, 1974 VI, 1981 III, 1987 XXVI, 1994 XVII Orbital characteristics A Epoch february 17, 2013 Aphelion 5.2693 AU [1] Perihelion 2.1161 AU [1] Semi-major axis 3.6928 AU [1] Eccentricity 0.4 ...
#4 C/1999 S4 (LINEAR)
C/1999 S4 (LINEAR) was a long-period comet discovered on September 27, 1999, by LINEAR . [1] C/1999 S4 (LINEAR) Hubble image of C/1999 S4 disintegrating on August 5, 2000 Discovery Discovered by LINEAR ( 704 ) [1] Discovery date September 27, 1999 Orbital characteristics A Epoch February 17, 2000 (
- ... Discovered by LINEAR ( 704 ) [1] Discovery date September 27, 1999 Orbital characteristics A Epoch february 17, 2000 ( JD 2451591.5) Aphelion ~1400 AU [2] (Q) Perihelion 0.76509 AU (q) Semi-major axis ~700 AU [2 ...
Galaxy / Galaxy
#1 NGC 2812
NGC 2812 is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Cancer . It was discovered by Albert Marth on February 17, 1865. [2] Lenticular galaxy in the constellation Cancer NGC 2812 SDSS image of NGC 2812 (upper right), NGC 2813 can be seen to the left Observation data ( J2000 epoch ) Constellation Cance
- ... NGC 2812 is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Cancer . It was discovered by Albert Marth on february 17, 1865. [2] Lenticular galaxy in the constellation Cancer NGC 2812 SDSS image of NGC 2812 (upper righ ...
#2 NGC 2801
NGC 2801 , also known as PGC 26183 , is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cancer . It was discovered February 17, 1865, by Albert Marth . [4] NGC 2801 SDSS image of NGC 2801 Observation data ( J2000 epoch ) Constellation Cancer Right ascension 09 h 16 m 44.18 s [1] Declination +19 ° 56 ′ 08.7
- ... 2801 , also known as PGC 26183 , is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cancer . It was discovered february 17, 1865, by Albert Marth . [4] NGC 2801 SDSS image of NGC 2801 Observation data ( J2000 epoch ) Conste ...
#3 NGC 2800
NGC 2800 , also known as PGC 26302 , is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major . It was discovered February 17, 1831 by William Herschel . [4] Elliptical galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major NGC 2800 SDSS image of NGC 2800 Observation data ( J2000 epoch ) Constellation Ursa Major Rig
- ... so known as PGC 26302 , is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major . It was discovered february 17, 1831 by William Herschel . [4] Elliptical galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major NGC 2800 SDSS imag ...
#4 NGC 2503
NGC 2503 is an isolated spiral galaxy [2] approximately 254 million light-years away [3] in the constellation Cancer . [4] The galaxy was discovered on February 17, 1865 by astronomer Albert Marth . [5] [6] Isolated spiral galaxy in the constellation Cancer NGC 2503 Spiral galaxy NGC 2503 Observatio
- ... ely 254 million light-years away [3] in the constellation Cancer . [4] The galaxy was discovered on february 17, 1865 by astronomer Albert Marth . [5] [6] Isolated spiral galaxy in the constellation Cancer NGC 25 ...
Institution / Institution
#1 Château de Meudon
Meudon Castle , also known as the Royal Castle of Meudon or Imperial Palace of Meudon, is a French castle located in Meudon in the Hauts-de-Seine department . At the edge of a wooded plateau, the castle offers views of Paris and the Seine , as well as of the Chalais valley. Located between Paris and
- ... n had this bronze placed at the end of the flowerbed, just above his new orangery . Servien died on 17 february 1659 at Meudon itself in his apartment on the ground floor after having spent a true fortune on Meu ...
#2 Starkenburg Observatory
The Starkenburg Observatory ( German : Starkenburg-Sternwarte ) is an astronomical observatory in Heppenheim , Germany. It was founded in 1970, and currently has about 150 members. [2] [3] Observatory Starkenburg Observatory Named after Starkenburg Observatory code 611 Location Starkenburg , G
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#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 Farpoint Observatory
Farpoint Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Northeast Kansas Amateur Astronomers' League , or NEKAAL . It is located on the grounds of Mission Valley High School at Eskridge , near Auburn, Kansas , approximately 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Topeka , Kansas , Unit
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#5 Vainu Bappu Observatory
The Vainu Bappu Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics . It is located at Kavalur in the Javadi Hills , near Vaniyambadi in Tirupathur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu . It is 200 km south-west of Chennai and 175 km south-e
- ... s . [5] [6] [7] In 1984, Kavalur reported the discovery of a thin outer ring around Saturn . [8] On 17 february 1988, a new minor planet was discovered using the 45 cm Schmidt telescope . It has been named 4130 ...
#6 Indian Initiative in Gravitational-wave Observations
INDIGO or IndIGO ( Indian Initiative in Gravitational-wave Observations ) is a consortium of Indian gravitational-wave physicists. [1] This is an initiative to set up advanced experimental facilities for a multi-institutional observatory project in gravitational-wave astronomy to be located near Aun
- ... or in India would have to be sponsored by the host country. [12] LIGO-India MoU Signing Ceremony On 17 february 2016, less than a week after LIGO's announcement about the detection of gravitational waves, Indian ...
#7 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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#8 LIGO
The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory ( LIGO ) is a large-scale physics experiment and observatory designed to detect cosmic gravitational waves and to develop gravitational-wave observations as an astronomical tool. [1] Two large observatories were built in the United States with
- ... partment of Atomic Energy and the Department of Science and Technology for approval and funding. On 17 february 2016, less than a week after LIGO's landmark announcement about the detection of gravitational wave ...
#9 Črni Vrh Observatory
The Črni Vrh Observatory ( Slovene : Observatorij Črni Vrh , IAU code : 106 ) is an astronomical observatory located in western Slovenia , close to the settlement of Črni Vrh , near the town of Idrija . The current observatory was built in 1985 and stands at an elevation of 730 metres (2,400 ft) .
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Meteorite / Meteorite
#1 Paragould meteorite
The Paragould Meteorite at 41 inches (1,000 mm) by 24 inches (610 mm) by 16 inches (410 mm) and weighing 370 kilograms (820 lb) is the second largest witnessed meteorite fall ever recovered in North America (after the Norton County meteorite ) and the largest stony meteorite chondrite . It f
- ... eorite ) and the largest stony meteorite chondrite . It fell to Earth at approximately 4:08 a.m. on february 17, 1930. Paragould meteorite The Paragould Meteorite on display in Mullins Library at the University o ...
Researcher / Researcher
#1 Liisi Oterma
Liisi Oterma ( Finnish pronunciation: [ˈliːsi ˈʔotermɑ] ; 6 January 1915 – 4 April 2001) was a Finnish astronomer , the first woman to get a Ph.D. degree in astronomy in Finland. [1] Finnish astronomer Liisi Oterma Born January 6, 1915 Turku Died April 4, 2001 Turku Scientific career Fields Astron
- ... 2840 Kallavesi October 15, 1941 2841 Puijo February 26, 1943 2846 Ylppö February 12, 1942 2857 NOT february 17, 1942 2912 Lapalma February 18, 1942 2946 Muchachos October 15, 1941 2988 Korhonen March 1, 1943 313 ...
- ... 41 3597 Kakkuri October 15, 1941 3811 Karma October 13, 1953 3892 Dezsö April 19, 1941 4133 Heureka february 17, 1942 4163 Saaremaa April 19, 1941 4227 Kaali February 17, 1942 (5216) 1941 HA April 16, 1941 (5534) ...
- ... 53 3892 Dezsö April 19, 1941 4133 Heureka February 17, 1942 4163 Saaremaa April 19, 1941 4227 Kaali february 17, 1942 (5216) 1941 HA April 16, 1941 (5534) 1941 UN October 15, 1941 (5611) 1943 DL February 26, 1943 ...
#2 Vladimir Albitsky
Vladimir Aleksandrovich Albitzky ( Russian : Владимир Александрович Альбицкий ) (16 June 1891 – 15 June 1952) was a Soviet /Russian astronomer and discoverer of minor planets . [2] In modern English transliteration, his surname would be given as Al'bitskii or Al'bitsky . In the literature, he is som
- ... July 1925 list 1071 Brita 3 March 1924 list 1283 Komsomolia 25 September 1925 list 1330 Spiridonia 17 february 1925 list PAPERS BY V.A. ALBITZKY The total number of papers by V.A. Albitzky is about 88 according ...
#3 Pierre Kaufmann
Pierre Kaufmann (1938 – 17 February 2017) was a French physicist and astronomer. He worked at Mackenzie University, Unicamp, and USP, and founded research into radio astronomy and solar physics in Brazil. Brazilian physicist and radio astronomer Not to be confused with Pierre Koffmann . Pierre Kaufm
- Pierre Kaufmann (1938 – 17 february 2017) was a French physicist and astronomer. He worked at Mackenzie University, Unicamp, and USP, a ...
- ... astronomer Not to be confused with Pierre Koffmann . Pierre Kaufmann Born 1938 Aix-en-Provence Died 17 february 2017 (aged 78–79) São Paulo Alma mater Mackenzie Presbyterian University Leiden University Universi ...
- ... f Amateur Astronomers as a teenager, in 1954. [3] He had a brother. [2] He died in São Paulo [2] on 17 february 2017, [1] aged 78. [3]
#4 Sylvain Arend
Sylvain Julien Victor Arend (6 August 1902 – 18 February 1992) was a Belgian astronomer born in Robelmont , Luxembourg province, Belgium . His main interest was astrometry . [2] Belgian astronomer Minor planets discovered: 51 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets Together with Georges Rolan
- ... Okayama 7 February 1935 2109 Dhotel 13 October 1950 2231 Durrell 21 September 1941 2265 Verbaandert 17 february 1950 2277 Moreau 18 February 1950 2455 Somville 5 October 1950 2513 Baetslé 19 September 1950 2538 ...
#5 Louis Receveur
Claude-Francois Joseph Louis Receveur O.F.M. Conv. , (1757 – 17 February 1788) was a French friar priest , naturalist and astronomer who sailed with Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse . Louis Receveur 1842 sketch of the Bougainville grave and tree Born c1750 Died 17 February 1788 (1788-02-
- Claude-Francois Joseph Louis Receveur O.F.M. Conv. , (1757 – 17 february 1788) was a French friar priest , naturalist and astronomer who sailed with Jean-François de Galaup ...
- ... comte de La Pérouse . Louis Receveur 1842 sketch of the Bougainville grave and tree Born c1750 Died 17 february 1788 (1788-02-17) (aged 37–38) Burial place La Perouse, New South Wales 33°59′17″S 151°13′56″E Nati ...
- ... from Sydney Cove to visit his camp. However, Receveur never recovered from his injuries and died on 17 february 1788. He was buried at the camp. Receveur was the first Catholic priest and the second non-indigeno ...
#6 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:
- ... 690 Lesleymartin September 10, 1997 14539 Clocke Roeland September 10, 1997 16908 Groeselenberg [1] february 17, 1998 22827 Arvernia September 8, 1999 (23892) 1998 SH 49 September 23, 1998 (25830) 2000 DN 110 Feb ...
#7 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
- ... Patricia 13 September 1898 list [A] 442 Eichsfeldia 15 February 1899 list [A] 443 Photographica 17 february 1899 list [A] 446 Aeternitas 27 October 1899 list [A] 447 Valentine 27 October 1899 list [A] ...
#8 Satoru Otomo
Satoru Otomo ( 大友 哲 , Ōtomo Satoru, 19 December 1957, Mitaka ) is a Japanese dentist, amateur astronomer and a discoverer of minor planets . [2] Minor planets discovered: 148 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets According to the Minor Planet Center , he is credited with the discovery of 14
- ... roshi [1] April 16, 1991 5488 Kiyosato November 13, 1991 5561 Iguchi August 17, 1991 5605 Kushida february 17, 1993 5606 Muramatsu March 1, 1993 5829 Ishidagoro [1] February 11, 1991 5922 Shouichi October 21, ...
- ... ary 10, 1992 8397 Chiakitanaka December 8, 1993 8668 Satomimura [1] April 16, 1991 (8708) 1994 DD february 17, 1994 8724 Junkoehara September 17, 1996 8855 Miwa [1] May 3, 1991 8862 Takayukiota October 18, 19 ...
#9 Friedrich Wilhelm Argelander
Friedrich Wilhelm August Argelander (22 March 1799 – 17 February 1875) was a German astronomer . He is known for his determinations of stellar brightnesses, positions, and distances. German astronomer "Argelander" redirects here. For the lunar crater, see Argelander (crater) . Friedrich Wilhelm Arge
- Friedrich Wilhelm August Argelander (22 March 1799 – 17 february 1875) was a German astronomer . He is known for his determinations of stellar brightnesses, positio ...
- ... helm Argelander Friedrich Wilhelm Argelander Born ( 1799-03-22 ) 22 March 1799 Memel , Prussia Died 17 february 1875 (1875-02-17) (aged 75) Bonn, Germany Nationality Prussian Alma mater University of Königsberg ...
#10 António Cabreira
D. António Tomás da Guarda Cabreira de Faria e Alvelos Drago da Ponte [lower-alpha 1] ComSE (30 October 1868 – 21 November 1953) was a Portuguese mathematician , polygraph and publicist. A member of the aristocratic Cabreira family, António Cabreira was a claimant to the Miguelist noble titles of Co
- ... 4. [ citation needed ] António Cabreira was baptized at the Church of Saint Mary of the Castle , on 17 february 1869. [1] As a child, Cabreira was taught by Fr. Francisco de Paula da Fonseca Neves, parish priest ...
#11 Pierre Antonini
Pierre Antonini is a retired French mathematics professor and amateur astronomer who has discovered several minor planets and two supernovae at his private Observatoire de Bédoin (Bedoin Observatory; observatory code: 132 ) located at Bédoin , southeastern France. For many of his discoveries he used
- ... October 1999 list 14533 Roy 24 August 1997 list 15899 Silvain 3 September 1997 list 16892 Vaissière 17 february 1998 list 20242 Sagot 27 February 1998 list (23784) 1998 QW 15 22 August 1998 list (24170) 1999 WB ...
- ... st (33094) 1997 YG 5 23 December 1997 list (35675) 1998 XK 17 15 December 1998 list (37838) 1998 DF 17 february 1998 list (39868) 1998 DM 27 27 February 1998 list (40765) 1999 TF 16 10 October 1999 list (41207) ...
- ... ist (100546) 1997 EU 32 13 March 1997 list (100977) 1998 QJ 26 25 August 1998 list (155437) 1998 DE 17 february 1998 list none was co-discovered SEE ALSO International Astronomical Union Circular List of French ...
#12 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
- ... f his discovery. [13] LIST OF DISCOVERED MINOR PLANETS 57658 Nilrem 17 October 2001 list 68718 Safi 17 february 2002 list 84902 Porrentruy 17 October 2003 list 88906 Moutier 11 October 2001 list 95771 Lachat 9 M ...
#13 Sadao Sei
Sadao Sei ( 清 貞雄 , Sei Sadao ) is a Japanese astronomer who discovered an asteroid in 1983. [1] Japanese astronomer Minor planets discovered: 1 [1] 2909 Hoshi-no-ie 9 May 1983 MPC He is credited by the Minor Planet Center with the discovery of 2909 Hoshi-no-ie , a main-belt asteroid of the Eos fam
- ... s observatory. The meaning of "Hoshi-no-ie" is "a star house". [2] Naming citation was published on 17 february 1984 ( M.P.C. 8544 ). [3]
#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
- ... 995 DD 2 23 February 1995 list [K] (7969) 1997 RP 3 5 September 1997 list [K] 8023 Josephwalker 17 february 1991 list (8038) 1993 JG 11 May 1993 list [K] (8091) 1992 BG 24 January 1992 list (8107) 1995 BR ...
- ... UZ 14 26 October 1997 list [K] (10899) 1997 WN 13 24 November 1997 list [N] (10933) 1998 DC 24 17 february 1998 list [K] (10936) 1998 FN 11 22 March 1998 list [K] (10945) 1999 GS 9 14 April 1999 list ...
- ... K] (17719) 1997 XV 1 2 December 1997 list [K] 17746 Haigha 30 January 1998 list [N] 17759 Hatta 17 february 1998 list [K] 17768 Tigerlily 3 March 1998 list (17918) 1999 GE 6 14 April 1999 list [K] 17942 ...
- ... 7 XR 11 5 December 1997 list [K] (28024) 1998 BT 14 25 January 1998 list [K] (28032) 1998 DZ 23 17 february 1998 list [K] (28181) 1998 WW 5 19 November 1998 list [K] (28230) 1999 AH 5 10 January 1999 lis ...
- ... 36) 1998 VH 6 11 November 1998 list [K] (29754) 1999 CE 5 12 February 1999 list (29821) 1999 DP 1 17 february 1999 list [K] (29823) 1999 DS 3 20 February 1999 list [K] (29871) 1999 GE 5 7 April 1999 list ...
- ... 998 BY 2 19 January 1998 list [K] (39828) 1998 BH 4 21 January 1998 list [K] (39866) 1998 DB 24 17 february 1998 list [K] (39879) 1998 EK 8 3 March 1998 list [K] (40237) 1998 VM 6 11 November 1998 list ...
#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 §
- ... -orochi 6 December 1996 list [A] (10896) 1997 UZ 14 26 October 1997 list [A] (10933) 1998 DC 24 17 february 1998 list [A] (10936) 1998 FN 11 22 March 1998 list [A] (10945) 1999 GS 9 14 April 1999 list ...
- ... Fatherwilliam 19 November 1997 list [A] (17719) 1997 XV 1 2 December 1997 list [A] 17759 Hatta 17 february 1998 list [A] (17918) 1999 GE 6 14 April 1999 list [A] 17942 Whiterabbit 11 May 1999 list [A] ...
- ... 7 XR 11 5 December 1997 list [A] (28024) 1998 BT 14 25 January 1998 list [A] (28032) 1998 DZ 23 17 february 1998 list [A] (28181) 1998 WW 5 19 November 1998 list [A] (28230) 1999 AH 5 10 January 1999 lis ...
- ... ) 1998 ED 6 2 March 1998 list [A] (29636) 1998 VH 6 11 November 1998 list [A] (29821) 1999 DP 1 17 february 1999 list [A] (29823) 1999 DS 3 20 February 1999 list [A] (29871) 1999 GE 5 7 April 1999 list ...
- ... 998 BY 2 19 January 1998 list [A] (39828) 1998 BH 4 21 January 1998 list [A] (39866) 1998 DB 24 17 february 1998 list [A] (39879) 1998 EK 8 3 March 1998 list [A] (40237) 1998 VM 6 11 November 1998 list ...
#16 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
- ... February 1878 list 183 Istria 8 February 1878 list 184 Dejopeja 28 February 1878 list 192 Nausikaa 17 february 1879 list 195 Eurykleia 19 April 1879 list 197 Arete 21 May 1879 list 201 Penelope 7 August 1879 li ...
#17 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
- ... 15 September 1998 list 14621 Tati 22 October 1998 list 15092 Beegees 15 March 1999 list 15495 Bogie 17 february 1999 list 15550 Sydney 31 March 2000 list 15947 Milligan 2 January 1998 list 16046 Gregnorman 5 May ...
- ... st (52801) 1998 QG 63 24 August 1998 list (53164) 1999 CV 9 14 February 1999 list (53247) 1999 DE 2 17 february 1999 list (53306) 1999 HA 3 24 April 1999 list (53318) 1999 JV 7 13 May 1999 list (54402) 2000 LA 2 ...
#18 Hyron Spinrad
Hyron Spinrad (February 17, 1934 – December 7, 2015) was an American astronomer . His research has ranged from the study of planet atmospheres to the evolution of galaxies . From 2010 until his death in late 2015 he was an emeritus professor of astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley .
- Hyron Spinrad ( february 17, 1934 – December 7, 2015) was an American astronomer . His research has ranged from the study of pla ...
- ... sor of astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley . American astronomer Hyron Spinrad Born february 17, 1934 Died December 7, 2015 Walnut Creek BIOGRAPHY Spinrad was born in New York in 1934. [1] After h ...
#19 Alexei Fridman
Alexey Maksimovich Fridman (17 February 1940 – 29 October 2010) was a Soviet physicist specializing in astrophysics, physics of gravitating systems and plasma physics. He discovered new types of instabilities in gravitating media, created the theory of planetary rings and predicted the existence of
- ... and Alexey Fridman and Felitsia Sheinbaum, early 1950s Alexey "Alik" Fridman was born in Moscow on february 17, 1940, in a Jewish family, to Maksim Efimovich Fridman (surgeon, MD/Ph.D./Sci.D.; 1903–1990) and Fel ...
- Alexey Maksimovich Fridman ( 17 february 1940 – 29 October 2010) was a Soviet physicist specializing in astrophysics, physics of gravitating ...
- ... amily name is Fridman . Alexey Maksimovich Fridman (Алексей Максимович Фридман) Born ( 1940-02-17 ) 17 february 1940 Moscow , USSR Died 29 October 2010 (2010-10-29) (aged 70) Jerusalem , Israel Citizenship USSR, ...
#20 Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters
Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters (September 19, 1813 – July 18, 1890) was a German–American university teacher and astronomer at the Litchfield Observatory of Hamilton College , New York, and a pioneer in the study and visual discovery of asteroids . His name is often given as C. H. F. Peters . [
- ... ild 31 July 1872 list 124 Alkeste 23 August 1872 list 129 Antigone 5 February 1873 list 130 Elektra 17 february 1873 list 131 Vala 24 May 1873 list 135 Hertha 18 February 1874 list 144 Vibilia 3 June 1875 list 1 ...
Star / Star
#1 Pi Sagittarii
Pi Sagittarii ( π Sagittarii , abbreviated Pi Sgr , π Sgr ) is a triple star system in the zodiac constellation of Sagittarius . It has an apparent visual magnitude of +2.89, [2] bright enough to be readily seen with the naked eye. Based upon parallax measurements, it is roughly 510 light-year
- ... d by the Moon , and, very rarely, by planets . The next occultation by a planet will be by Venus on february 17, 2035. [18]
#2 Nova
A nova (plural novae or novas ) is a transient astronomical event that causes the sudden appearance of a bright, apparently "new" star (hence the name "nova", which is Latin for "new") that slowly fades over weeks or months. Causes of the dramatic appearance of a nova vary, depending on the circumst
- ... 0 (nearly as bright as Deneb ). The most recent were V1280 Scorpii , which reached magnitude 3.7 on 17 february 2007, and Nova Delphini 2013 . Nova Centauri 2013 was discovered 2 December 2013 and so far, is the ...
#3 SN 1054
SN 1054 is a supernova that was first observed on c. 4 July 1054, and remained visible until c. 6 April 1056. [2] α Supernova in the constellation Taurus; visible from 1054 to 1056 SN 1054 Giant picture mosaic of the Crab Nebula , the remnants of SN 1054, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope in v
- ... of Salerno ). They mention "a bright star that entered into the circle of the (new) moon" for both 17 february 1086 ( [Martii incipiente nocte] stella clarissima in circulum lunae primae ingressa est ) and for ...
#4 Betelgeuse
Betelgeuse is a red supergiant of spectral type M1-2 and one of the largest stars visible to the naked eye . It is usually the tenth-brightest star in the night sky and, after Rigel , the second-brightest in the constellation of Orion . It is a distinctly reddish, semiregular variable star whose app
- ... occur within approximately the next 100,000 years and is thus unlikely to be imminent. [69] [71] By 17 february 2020, Betelgeuse's brightness had remained constant for about 10 days, and the star showed signs of ...
#5 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
- ... he same night at 20:30 UT by Yukio Sakurai of Mito, Ibaraki , Japan. It peaked at magnitude 3.79 on february 17, making it easily visible to the naked eye. [5] [6] [7] V1280 Scorpii is two degrees south of M62 . ...
- ... 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 brightness until the end o ...
#6 IC 2395
IC 2395 is an open cluster in the constellation Vela . Open cluster in the constellation Vela IC 2395 Observation data ( J2000 epoch ) Constellation Vela Right ascension 08 h 42 m 31 s [1] Declination −48 ° 06 ′ 00 ″ [1] Distance 2,300 ly (705 pc [2] ) Apparent magnitude (V) 4.6 [1] Apparent dim
- ... ording to Sky Catalogue 2000.0, which is within the cluster's diameter. [5] Lacaille observed it on february 17, 1752. [6] The cluster was discovered independently in 1908 by Solon Irving Bailey . Sidney van den ...