langs: 24 февраля [ru] / february 24 [en] / 24. februar [de] / 24 février [fr] / 24 febbraio [it] / 24 de febrero [es]
days: february 21 / february 22 / february 23 / february 24 / february 25 / february 26 / february 27
Asteroid / Asteroid
#1 1998 DK36
1998 DK 36 is a 30-meter sized asteroid and near-Earth object that is possibly the first Apohele asteroid (Atira) – an asteroid that is always closer to the Sun than Earth – detected. It was first observed on 23 February 1998, by David J. Tholen at Mauna Kea Observatory , Hawaii, but is now consider
- ... designation 1998 DK 36 Minor planet category NEO · Atira [1] [2] Orbital characteristics [2] Epoch 24 february 1998 ( JD 2450868.5) Uncertainty parameter 9 Observation arc (1 day) Aphelion 0.9802 AU Perihelion ...
#2 1552 Bessel
1552 Bessel , provisional designation 1938 DE 1 , is a stony Eoan asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 18 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 24 February 1938, by Finnish astronomer Yrjö Väisälä at Turku Observatory in Southwest Finland, and named after Germa
- ... outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 18 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 24 february 1938, by Finnish astronomer Yrjö Väisälä at Turku Observatory in Southwest Finland, and named after ...
- ... from its lightcurve Discovery [1] Discovered by Y. Väisälä Discovery site Turku Obs. Discovery date 24 february 1938 Designations MPC designation (1552) Bessel Named after Friedrich Bessel (German astronomer) [2 ...
#3 2678 Aavasaksa
2678 Aavasaksa , provisional designation 1938 DF 1 , is a stony Flora asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 8 kilometers in diameter. 2678 Aavasaksa Discovery [1] Discovered by Y. Väisälä Discovery site Turku Obs. Discovery date 24 February 1938 Designations MP
- ... r. 2678 Aavasaksa Discovery [1] Discovered by Y. Väisälä Discovery site Turku Obs. Discovery date 24 february 1938 Designations MPC designation (2678) Aavasaksa Named after Aavasaksa (hill in Finnish Lapland) ...
- ... Spectral type S [3] Absolute magnitude (H) 12.4 [4] · 12.6 [1] [3] The asteroid was discovered on 24 february 1938, by Finnish astronomer Yrjö Väisälä at Turku Observatory in Southwest Finland. [7] It was name ...
#4 930 Westphalia
930 Westphalia ( prov. designation : A920 EE or 1920 GS ) is a very dark background asteroid and a slow rotator from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , that measures approximately 36 kilometers (22 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 10 March 1920, by German astronomer Walter Baade at the
- ... ecliptic . [4] The asteroid was first observed as A916 DD ( 1916 DD ) at the Simeiz Observatory on 24 february 1916. The body's observation arc begins with its official discovery observation at Bergedorf Observ ...
#5 1998 Titius
1998 Titius , provisional designation 1938 DX 1 , is a metallic–carbonaceous asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 14 kilometers in diameter. 1998 Titius Discovery [1] Discovered by A. Bohrmann Discovery site Heidelberg Obs. Discovery date 24 February 1938 Design
- ... . 1998 Titius Discovery [1] Discovered by A. Bohrmann Discovery site Heidelberg Obs. Discovery date 24 february 1938 Designations MPC designation (1998) Titius Named after Johann Titius (astronomer) [2] Alternat ...
- ... [3] Absolute magnitude (H) 12.10 [4] · 12.15 ± 0.22 [8] · 12.2 [1] [3] [5] [6] It was discovered on 24 february 1938, by German astronomer Alfred Bohrmann at Heidelberg Observatory in southern Germany. [9] On th ...
#6 1551 Argelander
1551 Argelander , provisional designation 1938 DC 1 , is a background asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 24 February 1938, by Finnish astronomer Yrjö Väisälä at the Turku Observatory in southwest Finland. [
- ... ns of the asteroid belt , approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 24 february 1938, by Finnish astronomer Yrjö Väisälä at the Turku Observatory in southwest Finland. [1] The lik ...
- ... from its lightcurve Discovery [1] Discovered by Y. Väisälä Discovery site Turku Obs. Discovery date 24 february 1938 Designations MPC designation (1551) Argelander Named after Friedrich Argelander [2] (German as ...
#7 6546 Kaye
6546 Kaye ( prov. designation : 1987 DY 4 ) is a dark and elongated background asteroid from the outer region of the asteroid belt . It was discovered on 24 February 1987, by Czech astronomer Antonín Mrkos at the South Bohemian Kleť Observatory in the Czech Republic. [3] The presumed C-type asteroid
- ... and elongated background asteroid from the outer region of the asteroid belt . It was discovered on 24 february 1987, by Czech astronomer Antonín Mrkos at the South Bohemian Kleť Observatory in the Czech Republi ...
- ... from its lightcurve Discovery [1] Discovered by A. Mrkos Discovery site Kleť Obs. Discovery date 24 february 1987 Designations MPC designation (6546) Kaye Named after Danny Kaye (American actor and singer) [2 ...
#8 229762 Gǃkúnǁʼhòmdímà
229762 Gǃkúnǁʼhòmdímà (provisional designation 2007 UK 126 ) is a trans-Neptunian object and binary system from the extended scattered disc , located in the outermost region of the Solar System . [15] It was discovered on 19 October 2007 by American astronomers Megan Schwamb , Michael Brown , and Da
- ... on 0° 0 m 5.76 s / day Inclination 23.378° Longitude of ascending node 131.09° Time of perihelion ≈ 24 february 2046 [8] ±1 days Argument of perihelion 346.88° Known satellites 1 (Gǃòʼé ǃHú) [9] Physical charact ...
#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
- ... like orbits. [5] DISCOVERY Color composite image of 2020 CD 3 obtained by the Gemini Observatory on 24 february 2020 [18] 2020 CD 3 was discovered on 15 February 2020, by astronomers Theodore Pruyne and Kacper W ...
#10 1095 Tulipa
1095 Tulipa ( prov. designation : 1926 GS ) is an Eos asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt . It was discovered by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory in southwest Germany on 14 April 1926. [1] The assumed S-type asteroid has a rotation perio
- ... ily). The name "Tulipa" was originally assigned to minor planet 1928 DC , discovered by Reinmuth on 24 february 1928, which turned out to be identical with 1449 Virtanen , and was consequently reassigned to 1926 ...
#11 578 Happelia
Happelia ( minor planet designation : 578 Happelia ) is a minor planet orbiting the Sun . On 24 February 2017 a possible small 3-kilometer moon was found orbiting the asteroid, based on occultation observations. [2] This article needs additional citations for verification . ( May 2016 ) 578 Happelia
- Happelia ( minor planet designation : 578 Happelia ) is a minor planet orbiting the Sun . On 24 february 2017 a possible small 3-kilometer moon was found orbiting the asteroid, based on occultation observ ...
#12 8306 Shoko
8306 Shoko , provisional designation 1995 DY 1 , is a Florian asteroid and a synchronous binary system from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 3 kilometers (2 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 24 February 1995, by Japanese astronomer Akimasa Nakamura at the Kuma Kogen Astr
- ... gions of the asteroid belt , approximately 3 kilometers (2 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 24 february 1995, by Japanese astronomer Akimasa Nakamura at the Kuma Kogen Astronomical Observatory in souther ...
- ... 8306 Shoko Discovery [1] Discovered by A. Nakamura Discovery site Kuma Kogen Obs. Discovery date 24 february 1995 Designations MPC designation (8306) Shoko Named after Shoko Sawada [1] (Japanese singer) Alt ...
#13 (410777) 2009 FD
(410777) 2009 FD is a carbonaceous sub-kilometer asteroid and binary system , [6] [3] classified as near-Earth object and potentially hazardous asteroid of the Apollo group , discovered on 24 February 2009 by astronomers of the Spacewatch program at Kitt Peak National Observatory near Tucson, Arizon
- ... ssified as near-Earth object and potentially hazardous asteroid of the Apollo group , discovered on 24 february 2009 by astronomers of the Spacewatch program at Kitt Peak National Observatory near Tucson, Arizon ...
- ... 009 FD Discovery [1] Discovered by Spacewatch Discovery site Kitt Peak National Obs. Discovery date 24 february 2009 Designations MPC designation (410777) 2009 FD Alternative designations 2009 FD Minor planet ca ...
- ... re were previous observations found in images taken by the Spacewatch survey some 3 weeks prior, on 24 february 2009, the Minor Planet Center assigned the discovery credit to Spacewatch under the discovery assig ...
#14 928 Hildrun
928 Hildrun ( prov. designation : A920 DC or 1920 GP ), is a dark background asteroid , approximately 64 kilometers (40 miles) in diameter, located in the outer region of the asteroid belt . It was discovered on 23 February 1920, by astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observa
- ... ° with respect to the ecliptic . [3] The body's observation arc begins at Heidelberg Observatory on 24 february 1920, the night after its official discovery observation. [1] NAMING This minor planet was named "H ...
#15 3281 Maupertuis
3281 Maupertuis ( prov. designation : 1938 DZ ) is a bright Vesta asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt . It was discovered on 24 February 1938, by Finnish astronomer Yrjö Väisälä at the Turku Observatory in southwest Finland. [1] The likely elongated V-type asteroid has a rotation pe
- ... DZ ) is a bright Vesta asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt . It was discovered on 24 february 1938, by Finnish astronomer Yrjö Väisälä at the Turku Observatory in southwest Finland. [1] The lik ...
- ... om its lightcurve Discovery [1] Discovered by Y. Väisälä Discovery site Turku Obs. Discovery date 24 february 1938 Designations MPC designation (3281) Maupertuis Named after Pierre Louis Maupertuis [1] (Fren ...
#16 4176 Sudek
4176 Sudek , provisional designation 1987 DS , is a Themistian asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 17 kilometers (11 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 24 February 1987, by Czech astronomer Antonín Mrkos at the Kleť Observatory in the Czech Republic. [1] The pr
- ... ons of the asteroid belt , approximately 17 kilometers (11 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 24 february 1987, by Czech astronomer Antonín Mrkos at the Kleť Observatory in the Czech Republic. [1] The pres ...
- ... dek . [1] 4176 Sudek Discovery [1] Discovered by A. Mrkos Discovery site Kleť Obs. Discovery date 24 february 1987 Designations MPC designation (4176) Sudek Named after Josef Sudek [1] (Czech photographer) A ...
#17 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
- ... t 243546 Fengchuanliu 8 May 2010 list 246837 Bethfabinsky 13 February 2010 list 246841 Williamirace 24 february 2010 list 246842 Dutchstapelbroek 2 March 2010 list 246861 Johnelwell 17 May 2010 list 249514 Donal ...
- ... 611) 2010 DS 20 16 February 2010 list (301616) 2010 DT 52 22 February 2010 list (301617) 2010 DA 58 24 february 2010 list (301624) 2010 EJ 2 1 March 2010 list (301626) 2010 ER 27 11 March 2010 list (301627) 2010 ...
- ... 476) 2010 DA 54 23 February 2010 list (432477) 2010 DB 56 23 February 2010 list (432478) 2010 DJ 58 24 february 2010 list (432479) 2010 DK 59 24 February 2010 list (432480) 2010 DZ 65 27 February 2010 list (4324 ...
- ... 477) 2010 DB 56 23 February 2010 list (432478) 2010 DJ 58 24 February 2010 list (432479) 2010 DK 59 24 february 2010 list (432480) 2010 DZ 65 27 February 2010 list (432481) 2010 DE 70 28 February 2010 list (4324 ...
- ... 33555) 2013 XF 11 18 January 2010 list (433567) 2013 YH 15 13 January 2010 list (433575) 2013 YY 28 24 february 2010 list (433584) 2013 YZ 35 11 April 2010 list (433631) 2013 YP 133 10 February 2010 list (433660 ...
- ... st (446758) 2015 PS 30 29 July 2010 list (446763) 2015 PN 34 12 March 2010 list (448448) 2010 DU 57 24 february 2010 list (448482) 2010 HJ 55 25 April 2010 list (448484) 2010 JQ 68 9 May 2010 list (448491) 2010 ...
- ... 60202) 2014 QT 148 2 April 2010 list (460209) 2014 QX 169 12 January 2010 list (460213) 2014 QN 172 24 february 2010 list (460218) 2014 QO 194 26 January 2010 list (460232) 2014 QY 232 25 July 2010 list (460243) ...
- ... list (471180) 2010 KF 23 18 May 2010 list (471181) 2010 KM 35 19 May 2010 list (471183) 2010 LE 61 24 february 2010 list (471188) 2010 NT 13 2 July 2010 list (471189) 2010 NZ 13 2 July 2010 list (471190) 2010 N ...
- ... (473057) 2015 HU 88 13 March 2010 list (473069) 2015 HP 94 14 April 2010 list (473114) 2015 HL 174 24 february 2010 list (473125) 2015 JH 3 31 January 2010 list (473134) 2015 JJ 10 28 April 2010 list (473136) 2 ...
- ... 480164) 2015 FK 300 29 March 2010 list (480188) 2015 FZ 333 13 April 2010 list (480189) 2015 FP 336 24 february 2010 list (480195) 2015 FZ 339 14 August 2010 list (480199) 2015 FB 343 25 March 2010 list (480297) ...
- ... 490882) 2011 BN 33 17 January 2010 list (490894) 2011 BX 70 9 January 2010 list (490898) 2011 BU 90 24 february 2010 list (490922) 2011 CW 47 12 February 2010 list (490945) 2011 CQ 95 2 February 2010 list (49094 ...
- ... (500490) 2012 TS 261 14 February 2010 list (500579) 2012 UZ 83 7 July 2010 list (500778) 2013 DR 15 24 february 2010 list (500792) 2013 ER 126 11 April 2010 list (500892) 2013 LO 6 9 August 2010 list (500941) 20 ...
- ... 505066) 2011 SS 173 26 March 2010 list (505088) 2011 UK 326 16 April 2010 list (505092) 2011 UO 407 24 february 2010 list (505096) 2011 WV 39 8 April 2010 list (505197) 2012 TU 152 14 January 2010 list (505287) ...
- ... t (511346) 2014 ET 44 4 July 2010 list (511348) 2014 EU 47 19 January 2010 list (511364) 2014 FU 36 24 february 2010 list (511373) 2014 FG 65 17 January 2010 list (511377) 2014 FO 73 13 June 2010 list (511399) 2 ...
- ... (513544) 2010 JC 104 12 May 2010 list (513545) 2010 JB 122 8 February 2010 list (513546) 2010 LZ 14 24 february 2010 list (513547) 2010 MG 40 22 June 2010 list (513550) 2010 NG 3 8 July 2010 list (513551) 2010 N ...
- ... (520808) 2014 TF 64 5 October 2014 list (520827) 2014 UU 216 1 March 2010 list (520854) 2014 UZ 239 24 february 2010 list (520931) 2014 WC 535 30 January 2010 list (520969) 2014 YA 63 26 May 2010 list (521075) 2 ...
#18 4942 Munroe
4942 Munroe , provisional designation 1987 DU 6 , is an asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 3 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 24 February 1987, by Belgian astronomer Henri Debehogne at ESO's La Silla Observatory in northern Chile, and later named after A
- ... e inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 3 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 24 february 1987, by Belgian astronomer Henri Debehogne at ESO's La Silla Observatory in northern Chile, and la ...
- ... am of Munroe Discovery [1] Discovered by H. Debehogne Discovery site La Silla Obs. Discovery date 24 february 1987 Designations MPC designation (4942) Munroe Named after Randall Munroe (American cartoonist) [2 ...
#19 2000 EM26
2000 EM 26 is a sub-kilometer near-Earth object and potentially hazardous asteroid of the Aten group , approximately 110 meters (360 feet) in diameter. It was first observed by astronomers of the LINEAR program on 5 March 2000 and followed until 14 March 2000, by which time it had dimmed to apparent
- ... degrees from the nominal position in the sky on 18 February 2014. [11] 2000 EM 26 was recovered on 24 february 2017 at magnitude 21, extending the observation arc to 17 years. [12] It is now known that 2000 EM ...
#20 4055 Magellan
4055 Magellan , provisional designation 1985 DO 2 , is a bright and eccentric asteroid and near-Earth object of the Amor group , approximately 2.5 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 24 February 1985, by American astronomer Eleanor Helin at Palomar Observatory in California, United States.
- ... ear-Earth object of the Amor group , approximately 2.5 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 24 february 1985, by American astronomer Eleanor Helin at Palomar Observatory in California, United States. [4] ...
- ... [3] 4055 Magellan Discovery [1] Discovered by E. Helin Discovery site Palomar Obs. Discovery date 24 february 1985 Designations MPC designation (4055) Magellan Pronunciation US : / m ə ˈ dʒ ɛ l ə n / , UK : / ...
Comet / Comet
#1 C/1989 X1 (Austin)
C/1989 X1 (Austin) (old-style designations 1990 V and 1989c1) was a comet discovered by New Zealand amateur Rodney R. D. Austin on December 6, 1989. The comet at discovery was predicted to become easily visible by naked eye in spring 1990, however it failed to become that bright. C/1989 X1 (Austin)
- ... naked eye in spring 1990, however it failed to become that bright. C/1989 X1 (Austin) The comet on february 24, 1990, by La Silla Observatory , ESO Discovery Discovered by Rodney Austin Discovery date 6 December ...
#2 49P/Arend–Rigaux
49P/Arend–Rigaux is a periodic comet in the Solar System . Periodic comet with 6 year orbit 49P/Arend–Rigaux Discovery Discovered by Sylvain Julien Victor Arend Fernand Rigaux Discovery date February 5, 1951 Alternative designations 1950 VII; 1957 VII; 1964 V; 1971 IV; 1978 III; 1984 XXI; 1991 XVII
- ... 3 Orbital period 6.72 a Inclination 19.04° Last perihelion 2018-Jul-15 [1] October 19, 2011 [2] [3] february 24, 2005 Next perihelion 2025-Apr-10 [4] The comet nucleus is estimated to be 8.48 kilometers in diamet ...
#3 C/1807 R1
C/1807 R1 , also known as the Great Comet of 1807 , is a long-period comet . It was visible to naked-eye observers in the northern hemisphere from early September 1807 to late December, and is ranked among the great comets due to its exceptional brightness. Long-period comet C/1807 R1 The Great Come
- ... er naked-eye observations. Telescopic sightings of the comet were made on February 19 by Olbers, on february 24 by Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel , and on February 28, after a long search, by Dunbar. The final telescop ...
#4 25D/Neujmin
25D/Neujmin , otherwise known as Comet Neujmin 2 , is a periodic comet in the Solar System discovered by Grigory N. Neujmin ( Simeis ) on February 24, 1916. [2] It was last observed on February 10, 1927. [3] Lost comet 25D/Neujmin Discovery Discovered by Grigory Neujmin Discovery date 24 February 19
- ... Neujmin 2 , is a periodic comet in the Solar System discovered by Grigory N. Neujmin ( Simeis ) on february 24, 1916. [2] It was last observed on February 10, 1927. [3] Lost comet 25D/Neujmin Discovery Discovere ...
- ... ebruary 10, 1927. [3] Lost comet 25D/Neujmin Discovery Discovered by Grigory Neujmin Discovery date 24 february 1916 Orbital characteristics A Epoch 31 December 1926 Aphelion 4.84 AU Perihelion 1.338 AU Semi-maj ...
#5 Comet Pojmański
Comet Pojmański is a non-periodic comet discovered by Grzegorz Pojmański on January 2, 2006 and formally designated C/2006 A1 . Pojmański discovered the comet at Warsaw University Astronomic Observatory using the Las Campanas Observatory in Chile as part of the All Sky Automated Survey (ASAS). Kazim
- ... urce . ( March 2015 ) C/2006 A1 (Pojmański) Comet Pojmański through a 16-inch (410 mm) telescope on february 24, 2006; photo by John Drummond. Discovery Discovered by Grzegorz Pojmański Discovery date January 2, ...
#6 Comet Lulin
Comet Lulin (official designation C/2007 N3 (Lulin) , Traditional Chinese :鹿林彗星) is a non-periodic comet . It was discovered by Ye Quanzhi and Lin Chi-Sheng from Lulin Observatory . [1] [2] [7] It peaked in brightness and arrived at perigee for observers on Earth on February 24, 2009, [8] at magnitu
- ... Observatory . [1] [2] [7] It peaked in brightness and arrived at perigee for observers on Earth on february 24, 2009, [8] at magnitude +5, [2] [9] [10] [11] and at 0.411 AU (61,500,000 km ; 38,200,000 mi ) from ...
Galaxy / Galaxy
#1 NGC 5584
NGC 5584 is a barred spiral galaxy [8] in the constellation Virgo . It was discovered July 27, 1881 by American astronomer E. E. Barnard . [10] Distance determination using Cepheid variable measurements gives an estimate of 75 million light years , [6] whereas the tip of the red-giant branch appro
- ... tic center. It reached magnitude 14.7 on August 18. [13] SN 2007af was spotted at magnitude 15.4 on february 24 by K. Itagaki, also of Japan. This was a Type Ia supernova at an offset 40″ west and 22″ of the gala ...
#2 NGC 5806
NGC 5806 is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Virgo . It was discovered on February 24, 1786, by the astronomer John Herschel . [4] It is located about 70 million light-years (or about 21 Megaparsecs) away from the Milky Way. [3] It is a member of the NGC 5846 Group . [2] Intermedia
- NGC 5806 is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Virgo . It was discovered on february 24, 1786, by the astronomer John Herschel . [4] It is located about 70 million light-years (or about 21 ...
#3 NGC 3697
NGC 3697 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation of Leo . [2] It was discovered on 24 February 1827 by John Herschel . [4] It was described as "extremely faint, very small, extended 90°" by John Louis Emil Dreyer , the compiler of the New General Catalogue . [4] It is a member of HCG 53, a compact g
- NGC 3697 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation of Leo . [2] It was discovered on 24 february 1827 by John Herschel . [4] It was described as "extremely faint, very small, extended 90°" by John ...
#4 NGC 5846
NGC 5846 is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Virgo . It is located at a distance of circa 90 million light years from Earth, which, given its apparent dimensions, means that NGC 5846 is about 110,000 light years across. It was discovered by William Herschel on February 24, 1786. [3]
- ... , means that NGC 5846 is about 110,000 light years across. It was discovered by William Herschel on february 24, 1786. [3] It lies near 110 Virginis and is part of the Herschel 400 Catalogue . [4] It is a member ...
#5 NGC 3851
NGC 3851 is an elliptical or lenticular galaxy located about 300 million light-years away [2] in the constellation Leo . [3] It was discovered by astronomer John Herschel on February 24, 1827 [4] and is a member of the Leo Cluster . [5] [6] Elliptical or lenticular galaxy in the constellation Leo NG
- ... ight-years away [2] in the constellation Leo . [3] It was discovered by astronomer John Herschel on february 24, 1827 [4] and is a member of the Leo Cluster . [5] [6] Elliptical or lenticular galaxy in the conste ...
Institution / Institution
#1 Oak Ridge Observatory
The Oak Ridge Observatory ( ORO , code: 801 ), also known as the George R. Agassiz Station , is located at 42 Pinnacle Road, Harvard, Massachusetts . It was operated by the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian as a facility of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) from 1933 unti
- ... ugust 1990 list 9179 Satchmo 13 March 1991 list 9291 Alanburdick 17 August 1982 list 9929 McConnell 24 february 1982 list 10289 Geoffperry 24 August 1984 list 10290 Kettering 17 September 1985 list 12223 Hoskin ...
#2 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
- ... 777) 2009 DG 16 17 February 2009 list (246778) 2009 DK 16 17 February 2009 list (246786) 2009 DV 77 24 february 2009 list (246795) 2009 EX 4 15 March 2009 list (246807) 2009 FE 31 24 March 2009 list (246816) 200 ...
- ... 268) 2009 DA 41 17 February 2009 list (296269) 2009 DZ 41 19 February 2009 list (296289) 2009 DY 77 24 february 2009 list (296298) 2009 DQ 107 23 February 2009 list (296330) 2009 EF 20 15 March 2009 list (296343 ...
#3 Las Campanas Observatory
Las Campanas Observatory ( LCO ) is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Carnegie Institution for Science (CIS). It is in the southern Atacama Desert of Chile in the Atacama Region approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) northeast of the city of La Serena . The LCO telescopes and oth
- ... (siderostats) with 0.16 m diameter each near 29°00′39.0″S 70°42′02.34″W . [18] [19] DISCOVERIES On february 24, 1987 at LCO, Ian Shelton and Oscar Duhalde became the first official observers of Supernova 1987A ( ...
#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
- ... Kleť Observatory 7390 Kundera 31 August 1983 list 7672 Hawking 24 October 1995 list 7799 Martinšolc 24 february 1996 list 8137 Kvíz 19 September 1979 list 8719 Vesmír 11 November 1995 list 8990 Compassion 19 Feb ...
#5 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
- ... November 1986 list 6241 Galante 4 October 1989 list 6598 Modugno 13 February 1988 list 6640 Falorni 24 february 1990 list 6746 Zagar 9 July 1994 list 6855 Armellini 29 January 1989 list 6862 Virgiliomarcon 11 Ap ...
- ... list 11120 Pancaldi 17 August 1996 list 11122 Eliscolombini 13 September 1996 list 11360 Formigine 24 february 1998 list 11981 Boncompagni 20 October 1995 list 12222 Perotto 19 November 1982 list 12407 Riccardi ...
#6 Campo Imperatore Near-Earth Object Survey
The CINEOS program ( Campo Imperatore Near-Earth Object Survey ), started in 2001, is dedicated to the discovery and follow-up of near-Earth objects (NEOs), namely asteroids and comets which periodically approach or intersect the Earth's orbit . In particular CINEOS is addressed to the discovery of
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- ... 113684) 2002 TG 111 2 October 2002 list (114608) 2003 DC 7 23 February 2003 list (114611) 2003 DE 9 24 february 2003 list (114612) 2003 DV 12 26 February 2003 list (114613) 2003 DS 15 25 February 2003 list (1147 ...
- ... (155016) 2005 QS 19 25 August 2005 list (155042) 2005 RQ 5 2 September 2005 list (156862) 2003 DF 9 24 february 2003 list (156864) 2003 DX 12 26 February 2003 list (156910) 2003 FB 6 26 March 2003 list (156954) ...
- ... (196069) 2002 TY 62 3 October 2002 list (196082) 2002 TB 86 2 October 2002 list (196245) 2003 DB 9 24 february 2003 list (196246) 2003 DL 9 24 February 2003 list (196247) 2003 DP 9 25 February 2003 list (196301 ...
- ... (196082) 2002 TB 86 2 October 2002 list (196245) 2003 DB 9 24 February 2003 list (196246) 2003 DL 9 24 february 2003 list (196247) 2003 DP 9 25 February 2003 list (196301) 2003 FG 6 27 March 2003 list (196416) 2 ...
- ... 4861) 2002 RK 126 8 September 2002 list (264912) 2002 TF 214 3 October 2002 list (264991) 2003 DD 9 24 february 2003 list (264992) 2003 DJ 9 24 February 2003 list (265019) 2003 HS 1 23 April 2003 list (265028) 2 ...
- ... 264912) 2002 TF 214 3 October 2002 list (264991) 2003 DD 9 24 February 2003 list (264992) 2003 DJ 9 24 february 2003 list (265019) 2003 HS 1 23 April 2003 list (265028) 2003 MZ 12 24 June 2003 list (265034) 2003 ...
- ... 14024) 2004 XH 30 10 December 2004 list (316460) 2010 UP 91 15 August 2004 list (317636) 2003 DK 11 24 february 2003 list (317670) 2003 HZ 13 25 April 2003 list (317690) 2003 OA 17 28 July 2003 list (317691) 200 ...
- ... 329535) 2002 TL 61 3 October 2002 list (329573) 2002 VQ 131 4 October 2002 list (329598) 2003 DJ 11 24 february 2003 list (329621) 2003 QW 13 18 August 2003 list (329638) 2003 SX 135 19 September 2003 list (3296 ...
- ... (409273) 2004 RH 96 9 August 2004 list (411131) 2009 WA 216 21 August 2003 list (411813) 2012 DX 27 24 february 2003 list (411847) 2012 DP 65 16 March 2004 list (411894) 2012 FC 40 19 August 2003 list (411947) 2 ...
Nebula / Nebula
#1 List of supernova remnants
This is a list of observed supernova remnants (SNRs) in the Milky Way , as well as galaxies nearby enough to resolve individual nebulae, such as the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds and the Andromeda Galaxy . Supernova remnants typically only survive for a few tens of thousands of years, making all
- ... m 46.1 s −27 ° 09 ′ 50.9 ″ circa 1898 ? 25,000 Ia none SN 1987A 05 h 35 m 28.02 s −69 ° 16 ′ 11.1 ″ february 24, 1987 3 168,000 II-P neutron star SEE ALSO List of supernovae Supernova Lists of astronomical object ...
Researcher / Researcher
#1 Reva Williams
Reva Kay Williams is an American astrophysicist. Williams is the first Black American woman to receive a Ph.D. in theoretical astrophysics and the first person to successfully work out the Penrose process using Einstein's Theory of Relativity to extract energy from black holes. American astronomer D
- ... theastern Section of the American Physical Society . 66 . Bibcode : 1999APS..SES..JD03W . Retrieved 24 february 2021 . Williams, R.K. (May 2000). "Production of the High Energy-Momentum Spectra of Quasars 3C 279 ...
- ... Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society . 32 : 754. Bibcode : 2000AAS...196.5021W . Retrieved 24 february 2021 . Williams, Reva Kay (August 2004). "Collimated Escaping Vortical Polar e − e + Jets Intrinsic ...
#2 Ian P. Griffin
Ian P. Griffin (born 1966) is a New Zealand astronomer , discoverer of minor planets and a public spokesman upon scientific matters. He is currently the Director of Otago Museum , Dunedin , New Zealand. Griffin was the CEO of Science Oxford , in Oxford, United Kingdom, and the former head of public
- ... y 1998 MPC 13376 Dunphy 15 November 1998 MPC 14179 Skinner 15 November 1998 MPC 17020 Hopemeraengus 24 february 1999 MPC 23988 Maungakiekie 2 September 1999 MPC 23990 Springsteen 4 September 1999 MPC 25273 Barry ...
#3 Jan Muscenius
Jan Muscenius, (Jan Muszczeński alias Jan Mucha, 1532 – 21 July 1602) was a Polish astronomer , theologian, and the rector of Kraków Academy (now Jagiellonian University ). [1]
- ... n August 1558, he became the head of the Astronomy and Astrology Faculty. [1] From 29 April 1556 to 24 february 1559, he was a rector of the Wawel cathedral school. On 23 September 1558 became the member of the ...
#4 Heinrich Eduard von Lade
Heinrich Eduard von Lade (24 February 1817 – 7 August 1904) was a German banker and amateur astronomer . Heinrich Eduard von Lade He was born in Geisenheim , located along the banks of the Rhine river , the son of a wine merchant. He worked as a banker and exporter in Hamburg and Paris , and by the
- Heinrich Eduard von Lade ( 24 february 1817 – 7 August 1904) was a German banker and amateur astronomer . Heinrich Eduard von Lade He was ...
#5 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:
- ... 1999 (123611) 2000 YX 14 December 16, 2000 (125565) 2001 XQ 16 December 11, 2001 (127657) 2003 DV 9 february 24, 2003 (129873) 1999 RH 214 [3] September 15, 1999 (130137) 1999 XT 137 December 11, 1999 (131035) 20 ...
- ... 2003 (134580) 1999 TE 19 October 11, 1999 (141128) 2001 XR 88 December 10, 2001 (143495) 2003 DW 9 february 24, 2003 (143618) 2003 GQ 28 April 7, 2003 (152300) 2005 TF 51 October 11, 2005 (153871) 2001 XQ 88 Dec ...
#6 Catherine Cesarsky
Catherine Jeanne Cesarsky (born Catherine Jeanne Gattegno on 24 February 1943) is an Argentine and French astronomer, known for her successful research activities in several central areas of modern astrophysics . She was formerly president of the International Astronomical Union (2006-2009) [2] and
- Catherine Jeanne Cesarsky (born Catherine Jeanne Gattegno on 24 february 1943) is an Argentine and French astronomer, known for her successful research activities in severa ...
- ... elescope project. French astronomer Catherine J. Cesarsky Catherine J. Cesarsky Born ( 1943-02-24 ) 24 february 1943 (age 79) Ambazac , France Nationality French Alma mater University of Buenos Aires Harvard Uni ...
#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
- ... st (71220) 1999 YY 8 31 December 1999 list (71235) 2000 AD 3 4 January 2000 list (72520) 2001 DB 88 24 february 2001 list (72831) 2001 HJ 14 23 April 2001 list (73868) 1997 AD 6 1 January 1997 list (73923) 1997 ...
#8 Axel Nielsen
Axel Vilfred Nielsen (13 December 1902 – 24 February 1970) was a Danish astronomer at the Ole Rømer Observatory in Aarhus from 1927 until his death in 1970. Danish astronomer For the Danish chess player, see Axel Nielsen (chess player) . In 1921, while still a student, Nielsen established his privat
- Axel Vilfred Nielsen (13 December 1902 – 24 february 1970) was a Danish astronomer at the Ole Rømer Observatory in Aarhus from 1927 until his death in 1 ...
#9 François Arago
Dominique François Jean Arago ( Catalan : Domènec Francesc Joan Aragó ), known simply as François Arago ( French: [fʁɑ̃swa aʁaɡo] ; Catalan: Francesc Aragó , IPA: [fɾənˈsɛsk əɾəˈɣo] ; 26 February 1786 – 2 October 1853), was a French mathematician , physicist , astronomer , freemason , [1] supp
- ... by Louis-Eugène Cavaignac Succeeded by Jean-Baptiste-Adolphe Charras Minister of the Navy In office 24 february 1848 – 4 May 1848 President Jacques-Charles Dupont de l'Eure Preceded by Louis Napoléon Lannes Succ ...
- ... ence – but on the fall of Louis-Philippe he left his laboratory to join the Provisional Government ( 24 february 1848). He was entrusted with two important functions, that had never before been given to one perso ...
- ... unctions, that had never before been given to one person, viz. the ministry of marine and colonies ( 24 february 1848 – 11 May 1848) and ministry of war (5 April 1848 – 11 May 1848); in the former capacity he imp ...
#10 Tom Stafford (astronomer)
Tom Stafford is an American astronomer who has discovered a number of asteroids since 1997, [1] including 12061 Alena , [2] 12533 Edmond , [3] 13436 Enid , [4] 13688 Oklahoma [5] and 15904 Halstead [6] at Zeno Observatory (observatory code 727) in Edmond, Oklahoma . He is the son of Joseph W. Staffo
- ... tober 19, 1998 (27219) 1999 EL March 9, 1999 (29822) 1999 DS 2 February 19, 1999 (31246) 1998 DZ 12 february 24, 1998 (33431) 1999 EK March 9, 1999 (39808) 1997 WQ 25 November 25, 1997 (39842) 1998 BV 25 January ...
#11 John Herapath
John Herapath (30 May 1790 – 24 February 1868) was an English physicist who gave a partial account of the kinetic theory of gases in 1820 though it was neglected by the scientific community at the time. He was the cousin of William Herapath , the chemist and William Bird Herapath , the physician who
- John Herapath (30 May 1790 – 24 february 1868) was an English physicist who gave a partial account of the kinetic theory of gases in 1820 th ...
- ... omena of nature , Whittaker and company via HathiTrust Herapath died at Catford Bridge, Lewisham on 24 february 1868 and was buried at West Norwood Cemetery . SEE ALSO List of railroad-related periodicals John J ...
#12 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
- ... December 1980 list 4054 Turnov 5 October 1983 list 4090 Říšehvězd 2 September 1986 list 4176 Sudek 24 february 1987 list 4238 Audrey 13 April 1980 list 4249 Křemže 29 September 1984 list 4277 Holubov 15 January ...
- ... 1988 list 6540 Stepling 16 September 1982 list 6542 Jacquescousteau 15 February 1985 list 6546 Kaye 24 february 1987 list 6550 Parléř 4 November 1988 list 6556 Arcimboldo 29 December 1989 list 6581 Sobers 22 Sep ...
#13 Nehemiah Strong
Rev. Nehemiah Strong (24 February 1729 (N.S.) – 13 August 1807) was an American astronomer and meteorologist who was the first Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Yale College from 1770 [1] and produced a series of annual ephemerides , the astronomical element in almanacs , which were
- Rev. Nehemiah Strong ( 24 february 1729 (N.S.) – 13 August 1807) was an American astronomer and meteorologist who was the first Profes ...
- ... . Nehemiah Strong, oil on canvas, Ralph Earl, 1790. Yale University Art Gallery Born ( 1729-02-24 ) 24 february 1729 Northampton, Massachusetts Died 13 August 1807 (1807-08-13) (aged 78) Alma mater Yale College ...
#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
- ... K] (9644) 1994 WQ 3 26 November 1994 list [K] (9653) 1996 AL 2 13 January 1996 list 9769 Nautilus 24 february 1993 list [G] 9770 Discovery 1 March 1993 list 9777 Enterprise 31 July 1994 list [K] 9780 Bande ...
#15 Krisztián Sárneczky
Krisztián Sárneczky (born 6 November 1974 in Budapest ) is a Hungarian teacher of geography [1] and prolific discoverer of minor planets and supernovae , researching at Konkoly Observatory in Budapest, Hungary. He is a board member of the Hungarian Astronomical Association (HAA) [2] and member of th
- ... [K] (221853) 2008 GB 1 April 2008 list (224858) 2006 YO 49 28 December 2006 list (225096) 2008 DU 24 february 2008 list (225231) 2009 HE 12 18 April 2009 list 227218 Rényi 5 September 2005 list (228004) 2007 Q ...
- ... 5 list 240757 Farkasberci 26 May 2005 list 241363 Érdibálint 19 December 2007 list (241368) 2008 DL 24 february 2008 list (242468) 2004 SA 3 17 September 2004 list 242523 Kreszgéza 5 January 2005 list (245877) 2 ...
#16 Camille Flammarion
Nicolas Camille Flammarion FRAS [1] ( French: [nikɔla kamij flamaʁjɔ̃] ; 26 February 1842 – 3 June 1925) was a French astronomer and author. He was a prolific author of more than fifty titles, including popular science works about astronomy , several notable early science fiction novels, and works
- ... unted houses , 1924 Source: "Gallica search results" . Bibliothèque nationale de France . Retrieved 24 february 2022 . SEE ALSO Flammarion engraving
#17 Aloysius Lilius
Aloysius Lilius (c. 1510 – 1576), also variously referred to as Luigi Lilio , Luigi Giglio , was an Italian doctor , astronomer , philosopher and chronologist , and also the "primary author" who provided the proposal that (after modifications) became the basis of the Gregorian Calendar reform of 158
- ... ight moments the due adjustment is applied." [8] The papal bull ( Inter gravissimas ) was issued on 24 february 1582 (year 1581 in Florentine Easter-based reckoning ), ordering Catholic clergy to adopt the new c ...
#18 Ian Shelton
Ian Keith Shelton (born 30 March 1957) is a Canadian astronomer who discovered SN 1987A , the first modern supernova close and bright enough to be visible to the naked eye. Canadian astronomer For the Australian rules footballer, see Ian Shelton (footballer) . Ian Keith Shelton Born ( 1957-03-30 ) 3
- ... sity of Toronto Southern Observatory at Las Campanas , Chile . DISCOVERY OF SUPERNOVA 1987A On 1987 february 24, at 02:40, Shelton, while working in Chile at Las Campanas Observatory for the University of Toronto ...
#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
- ... 4 list (46544) 1988 QO 19 August 1988 list 46568 Stevenlee 30 September 1991 list (46597) 1993 DK 2 24 february 1993 list (46605) 1993 HQ 1 18 April 1993 list (46667) 1996 HM 2 18 April 1996 list (48438) 1989 WJ ...
- ... 1992 list (52439) 1994 QL 16 August 1994 list (52440) 1994 QN 26 August 1994 list (52460) 1995 DA 3 24 february 1995 list (55740) 1989 YL 2 30 December 1989 list (55770) 1992 OW 28 July 1992 list (56801) 2000 PF ...
- ... 1989 list (90710) 1990 TF 6 9 October 1990 list (90731) 1992 OC 26 July 1992 list (90809) 1995 DX 2 24 february 1995 list (90810) 1995 DY 2 24 February 1995 list (90862) 1996 KM 1 22 May 1996 list [D] (92587) ...
- ... 90 list (90731) 1992 OC 26 July 1992 list (90809) 1995 DX 2 24 February 1995 list (90810) 1995 DY 2 24 february 1995 list (90862) 1996 KM 1 22 May 1996 list [D] (92587) 2000 PH 9 6 August 2000 list (93048) 200 ...
- ... 3 list (201500) 2003 LV 2 2 June 2003 list (210831) 2001 OB 84 17 July 2001 list (213008) 1995 DB 3 24 february 1995 list (215100) 1992 RD 2 September 1992 list (215101) 1995 LB 1 June 1995 list (215591) 2003 OH ...
- ... t (242493) 2004 WO 12 22 November 2004 list (244274) 2002 EC 7 6 March 2002 list (246877) 1995 DZ 2 24 february 1995 list (247742) 2003 LJ 6 8 June 2003 list (272282) 2005 SX 22 September 2005 list (282357) 2003 ...
#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
- ... l 2000 list (51322) 2000 LY 5 6 June 2000 list (51333) 2000 ME 22 June 2000 list (51398) 2001 DJ 80 24 february 2001 list (51451) 2001 FE 31 22 March 2001 list (51571) 2001 HF 4 19 April 2001 list (51590) 2001 H ...
Star / Star
#1 V4332 Sagittarii
V4332 Sagittarii is a nova -like event in the constellation of Sagittarius . It was discovered February 24, 1994 at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.9 by Japanese amateur astronomer Minoru Yamamoto from Okazaki, Aichi , then confirmed by K. Hirosawa. [7] Initially designated Nova Sagittarii 1994 #1
- V4332 Sagittarii is a nova -like event in the constellation of Sagittarius . It was discovered february 24, 1994 at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.9 by Japanese amateur astronomer Minoru Yamamoto from Oka ...
#2 SN 1987A
SN 1987A was a type II supernova in the Large Magellanic Cloud , a dwarf satellite galaxy of the Milky Way . It occurred approximately 51.4 kiloparsecs (168,000 light-years ) from Earth and was the closest observed supernova since Kepler's Supernova . 1987A's light reached Earth on February 23, 1987
- ... centre of the image, near the Tarantula nebula . Event type Supernova Type II ( peculiar ) [1] Date february 24, 1987 (23:00 UTC ) Las Campanas Observatory [2] Constellation Dorado Right ascension 05 h 35 m 28.03 ...
- ... scovered independently by Ian Shelton and Oscar Duhalde at the Las Campanas Observatory in Chile on february 24, 1987, and within the same 24 hours by Albert Jones in New Zealand . [2] Later investigations found ...
#3 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
- ... y 2020, Betelgeuse may have stopped dimming altogether, all but ending the dimming episode. [74] On 24 february 2020, no significant change in the infrared over the last 50 years was detected; this seemed unrela ...
- ... e recent visual fading, and suggested that an impending core collapse may be unlikely. [75] Also on 24 february 2020, further studies suggested that occluding "large-grain circumstellar dust " may be the most li ...
- ... brighten, all but ending the current dimming episode. [74] Further studies of the star, reported on 24 february 2020, found no significant change in the infrared over the last 50 years, and seems unrelated to th ...
- ... the recent visual fading, suggesting that an impending core collapse may be unlikely. [75] Also, on 24 february 2020, further studies suggest that occluding "large-grain circumstellar dust " may be the most like ...