langs: 9 февраля [ru] / february 9 [en] / 9. februar [de] / 9 février [fr] / 9 febbraio [it] / 9 de febrero [es]
days: february 6 / february 7 / february 8 / february 9 / february 10 / february 11 / february 12
Asteroid / Asteroid
#1 11066 Sigurd
11066 Sigurd , provisional designation 1992 CC 1 , is a stony, rare-type [ clarification needed ] asteroid and elongated contact binary , classified as near-Earth object of the Apollo group of asteroids, approximately 2.5 kilometers in diameter. Near-Earth asteroid 11066 Sigurd Discovery [1] Discove
- ... rd Discovery [1] Discovered by C. Shoemaker E. Shoemaker Discovery site Palomar Obs. Discovery date 9 february 1992 Designations MPC designation (11066) Sigurd Named after Sigurd (Norse mythology) [2] Alternati ...
- ... Absolute magnitude (H) 15.00 [13] 15.2 [1] [4] [6] 15.36 [5] 15.51 ± 0.31 [14] It was discovered on 9 february 1992 by American astronomer couple Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker at Palomar Observatory , California ...
#2 (505657) 2014 SR339
(505657) 2014 SR 339 , provisional designation 2014 SR 339 , is a dark and elongated asteroid , classified as near-Earth object and potentially hazardous asteroid of the Apollo group , approximately 970 meters (3,200 feet) in diameter. It was discovered on 30 September 2014, by NASA's Wide-field Inf
- ... e Apollo group (505657) 2014 SR 339 Radar images of 2014 SR 339 taken by the Arecibo Observatory on 9 february 2018 Discovery [1] Discovered by WISE Discovery site Earth orbit Discovery date 30 September 2014 D ...
- ... usually low albedo (see below) it is likely a carbonaceous C-type asteroid . [2] ROTATION PERIOD On 9 february , radiometric observations by the Arecibo Observatory revealed that the asteroid has an elongated, l ...
#3 849 Ara
849 Ara ( prov. designation : A912 CD or 1912 NY ) is a large, metallic background asteroid , approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) in diameter, that is located in the outer region of the asteroid belt . It was discovered on 9 February 1912, by Russian astronomer Sergey Belyavsky at the Simeiz Obse
- ... miles) in diameter, that is located in the outer region of the asteroid belt . It was discovered on 9 february 1912, by Russian astronomer Sergey Belyavsky at the Simeiz Observatory on the Crimean peninsula. [1 ...
- ... its lightcurve Discovery [1] Discovered by S. Belyavskyj Discovery site Simeiz Obs. Discovery date 9 february 1912 Designations MPC designation (849) Ara Pronunciation / ˈ ɛər ə / [2] Named after American Reli ...
#4 13003 Dickbeasley
13003 Dickbeasley , provisional designation 1982 FN , is a background asteroid from the central region of the asteroid belt , approximately 6 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered by American astronomer Edward Bowell at Lowell's Anderson Mesa Station on 21 March 1982. [2] The asteroid was named
- ... he calligraphic world. [2] The approved naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 9 february 2009 ( M.P.C. 65122 ). [10] PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS ROTATION PERIOD In April 2015, a rotational li ...
#5 2018 CY2
2018 CY 2 is an asteroid , classified as a near-Earth object of the Apollo group , with an estimated diameter of 59–190 metres (190–620 ft) . It was first observed on 9 February 2018, by astronomers of the Catalina Sky Survey at Mount Lemmon Observatory , Arizona, during its close approach to Eart
- ... Apollo group , with an estimated diameter of 59–190 metres (190–620 ft) . It was first observed on 9 february 2018, by astronomers of the Catalina Sky Survey at Mount Lemmon Observatory , Arizona, during its c ...
- ... February 2018 Discovery [1] [2] Discovered by CSS Discovery site Mount Lemmon Obs. Discovery date 9 february 2018 (first observed only) Designations MPC designation 2018 CY 2 Minor planet category NEO · Apoll ...
#6 2018 CN2
2018 CN 2 is a very small asteroid , classified as a near-Earth object of the Apollo group , approximately 5 to 16 meters in diameter. It was first observed by astronomers of the Mount Lemmon Survey at Mount Lemmon Observatory , Arizona, on 8 February 2018, one day prior its close encounter with Ear
- ... on distance with Earth of 11,500 km (0.000077 AU) , or 0.03 lunar distances (LD). [2] 2018 FLYBY On 9 february 2018, 2018 CN 2 passed at a nominal distance of only 69,900 km; 43,400 mi (0.000466964 AU) from Ear ...
- ... nce of more than 15 million kilometers (0.1 AU; 39 LD). [2] 2018 flyby : Its path across the sky on 9 february was north to south (15 minute positions shown) (left) . Seen from space, it passes just outside geo ...
#7 2008 CK70
2008 CK 70 (also written 2008 CK70 ) is an Apollo near-Earth asteroid . [2] In 2013 it had the 7th highest impact threat on the Palermo Technical Impact Hazard Scale . [4] It was discovered on 9 February 2008 by Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) at an apparent magnitude of 19 using a 1.0
- ... e 7th highest impact threat on the Palermo Technical Impact Hazard Scale . [4] It was discovered on 9 february 2008 by Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) at an apparent magnitude of 19 using a 1.0-me ...
- ... ent magnitude of about 22. [7] 2008 CK 70 Discovery [1] Discovered by LINEAR ( 704 ) Discovery date 9 february 2008 Designations MPC designation 2008 CK 70 Minor planet category Apollo NEO , [2] Orbital charact ...
#8 558 Carmen
Carmen ( minor planet designation : 558 Carmen ) is a minor planet orbiting the Sun . As with a number of asteroids discovered by Max Wolf, it is named after a female character in opera, in this case the title character of Bizet 's Carmen . This is classified as an M-type asteroid that spans a girth
- ... eported. [2] 558 Carmen Discovery Discovered by M. F. Wolf Discovery site Heidelberg Discovery date 9 february 1905 Designations MPC designation (558) Carmen Alternative designations 1905 QB Orbital characteris ...
#9 729 Watsonia
729 Watsonia is a rare-type asteroid and namesake of the Watsonia family from the central region of the asteroid belt . It was named after the Canadian - American astronomer James C. Watson . Watsonia occulted the star 54 Leonis (HIP 53417, a 4.3 Magnitude Star) on 2013 Mar 03 at 01:48. [3] 729 Wats
- ... scovery Discovered by Joel Hastings Metcalf Discovery site Winchester, Massachusetts Discovery date 9 february 1912 Designations MPC designation (729) Watsonia Pronunciation / w ɒ t ˈ s oʊ n i ə / [1] Alternati ...
#10 2022 BX1
2022 BX 1 is a potentially hazardous asteroid around 200 meters in diameter that was discovered on 25 January 2022 when it was 0.36 AU (54 million km ) from Earth. [1] On 29 January 2022 with an observation arc of 22 days it was rated with a Torino scale of 1 for a virtual impactor on 11 July
- ... 1 for a virtual impactor on 11 July 2061 21:22 UTC . [3] The 2061 virtual impactor was ruled out on 9 february 2022 with a 32.9 day observation arc. Nominal approach is expected to occur 18 June 2061. [5] 2022 ...
#11 222 Lucia
Lucia ( minor planet designation : 222 Lucia ) is a large Themistian asteroid . It was discovered by Johann Palisa on 9 February 1882 in Vienna and named after Lucia, daughter of Austro-Hungarian explorer Graf Wilczek . 222 Lucia A three-dimensional model of 222 Lucia based on its light curve. Disco
- ... et designation : 222 Lucia ) is a large Themistian asteroid . It was discovered by Johann Palisa on 9 february 1882 in Vienna and named after Lucia, daughter of Austro-Hungarian explorer Graf Wilczek . 222 Luci ...
- ... l model of 222 Lucia based on its light curve. Discovery Discovered by Johann Palisa Discovery date 9 february 1882 Designations MPC designation (222) Lucia Pronunciation / ˈ l uː ʃ i ə / [1] German: [ˈluːtsiɐ] ...
#12 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
- ... 00) 2010 CW 216 7 February 2010 list (347001) 2010 CN 220 7 February 2010 list (347002) 2010 CC 227 9 february 2010 list (347003) 2010 CH 229 9 February 2010 list (347007) 2010 DM 23 18 February 2010 list (3470 ...
- ... 01) 2010 CN 220 7 February 2010 list (347002) 2010 CC 227 9 February 2010 list (347003) 2010 CH 229 9 february 2010 list (347007) 2010 DM 23 18 February 2010 list (347008) 2010 DP 32 18 February 2010 list (3470 ...
- ... st (369454) 2010 NZ 1 9 July 2010 list (369560) 2011 AK 75 27 January 2010 list (369624) 2011 DH 11 9 february 2010 list (369634) 2011 EG 12 16 February 2010 list (372755) 2010 CC 13 9 February 2010 list (37278 ...
- ... 9624) 2011 DH 11 9 February 2010 list (369634) 2011 EG 12 16 February 2010 list (372755) 2010 CC 13 9 february 2010 list (372782) 2010 FQ 43 21 March 2010 list (372783) 2010 GC 41 7 April 2010 list (372903) 201 ...
- ... 86749) 2010 BZ 60 21 January 2010 list (386750) 2010 BB 94 27 January 2010 list (386751) 2010 CR 10 9 february 2010 list (386752) 2010 CW 12 9 February 2010 list (386772) 2010 CA 223 8 February 2010 list (38677 ...
- ... 86750) 2010 BB 94 27 January 2010 list (386751) 2010 CR 10 9 February 2010 list (386752) 2010 CW 12 9 february 2010 list (386772) 2010 CA 223 8 February 2010 list (386773) 2010 CB 223 8 February 2010 list (3867 ...
- ... 26) 2010 CK 17 11 February 2010 list (389433) 2010 CG 54 14 February 2010 list (389452) 2010 CA 228 9 february 2010 list (389455) 2010 DQ 18 16 February 2010 list (389461) 2010 DY 63 26 February 2010 list (3894 ...
- ... 1) 2010 CQ 132 15 February 2010 list (429298) 2010 CB 220 8 February 2010 list (429299) 2010 CV 229 9 february 2010 list (429301) 2010 DC 14 17 February 2010 list (429302) 2010 DU 16 16 February 2010 list (4293 ...
- ... 362) 2010 GQ 122 28 January 2010 list (429371) 2010 JH 75 3 February 2010 list (429373) 2010 JP 114 9 february 2010 list (429378) 2010 LZ 31 6 June 2010 list (429383) 2010 OV 62 29 January 2010 list (429384) 20 ...
- ... (436260) 2010 CM 7 6 February 2010 list (436261) 2010 CF 8 7 February 2010 list (436262) 2010 CB 11 9 february 2010 list (436285) 2010 CA 214 6 February 2010 list (436287) 2010 CZ 227 9 February 2010 list (4362 ...
- ... 262) 2010 CB 11 9 February 2010 list (436285) 2010 CA 214 6 February 2010 list (436287) 2010 CZ 227 9 february 2010 list (436288) 2010 CW 230 10 February 2010 list (436289) 2010 DV 12 15 February 2010 list (436 ...
- ... t (449420) 2013 HF 45 22 July 2010 list (449447) 2013 JM 21 8 January 2010 list (449463) 2013 LR 11 9 february 2010 list (449470) 2014 CP 21 3 April 2010 list (449544) 2014 HE 146 29 July 2010 list (449625) 201 ...
- ... (453687) 2010 VY 190 17 May 2010 list (453719) 2011 AU 43 17 January 2010 list (453730) 2011 BE 43 9 february 2010 list (453751) 2011 CJ 68 8 February 2010 list (453771) 2011 GX 62 20 March 2010 list (453789) ...
- ... 58500) 2011 CE 25 14 January 2010 list (458501) 2011 CL 25 3 February 2010 list (458511) 2011 CG 46 9 february 2010 list (458546) 2011 EU 13 15 March 2010 list (458557) 2011 EC 43 9 February 2010 list (458570) ...
- ... (458511) 2011 CG 46 9 February 2010 list (458546) 2011 EU 13 15 March 2010 list (458557) 2011 EC 43 9 february 2010 list (458570) 2011 EY 72 16 March 2010 list (458571) 2011 EE 77 17 January 2010 list (458575) ...
- ... list (468875) 2013 RS 31 3 May 2010 list (468900) 2013 YD 113 14 July 2010 list (468902) 2014 AH 6 9 february 2010 list (468905) 2014 AH 42 12 April 2010 list (468926) 2014 WQ 428 19 March 2010 list (468928) 2 ...
- ... t (471374) 2011 SN 84 12 April 2010 list (471377) 2011 SF 99 8 April 2010 list (471380) 2011 SG 109 9 february 2010 list (471411) 2011 SN 259 17 April 2010 list (471412) 2011 SR 273 3 August 2010 list (471433) ...
- ... 482) 2010 AN 131 15 January 2010 list (477483) 2010 AO 132 14 January 2010 list (477489) 2010 CU 11 9 february 2010 list (477490) 2010 CG 18 19 January 2010 list (477508) 2010 CK 140 15 February 2010 list (4775 ...
- ... (482087) 2010 HP 21 22 April 2010 list (482088) 2010 HW 22 25 April 2010 list (482092) 2010 JF 118 9 february 2010 list (482094) 2010 LD 46 8 June 2010 list (482095) 2010 LM 101 13 June 2010 list (482096) 2010 ...
- ... (494635) 2017 CO 30 20 January 2010 list (494636) 2017 DN 7 5 April 2010 list (494991) 2010 CM 229 9 february 2010 list (494996) 2010 HD 76 28 April 2010 list (495000) 2010 JF 46 7 February 2010 list (495004) ...
- ... st (510100) 2010 PY 70 10 August 2010 list (510101) 2010 RE 8 13 June 2010 list (510286) 2011 LM 28 9 february 2010 list (510362) 2011 SM 254 16 July 2010 list (510422) 2011 UG 294 8 May 2010 list (510523) 2012 ...
- ... list (512418) 2016 PV 86 9 May 2010 list (512431) 2016 PK 90 23 April 2010 list (512477) 2016 QV 61 9 february 2010 list (512500) 2016 RE 6 22 May 2010 list (512530) 2016 RN 43 19 May 2010 list (512542) 2016 SK ...
- ... 35) 2010 CV 221 8 February 2010 list (518837) 2010 CX 223 8 February 2010 list (518838) 2010 CJ 228 9 february 2010 list (518839) 2010 CD 232 1 February 2010 list (518840) 2010 CB 234 1 February 2010 list (5188 ...
#13 863 Benkoela
863 Benkoela / b ɛ ŋ ˈ k uː l ə / is an A-type asteroid orbiting the Sun that was discovered by German astronomer Max Wolf on 9 February 1917 from Heidelberg . 863 Benkoela Discovery Discovered by Max Wolf Discovery site Heidelberg Discovery date 9 February 1917 Designations MPC designation
- ... ː l ə / is an A-type asteroid orbiting the Sun that was discovered by German astronomer Max Wolf on 9 february 1917 from Heidelberg . 863 Benkoela Discovery Discovered by Max Wolf Discovery site Heidelberg Disc ...
- ... Heidelberg . 863 Benkoela Discovery Discovered by Max Wolf Discovery site Heidelberg Discovery date 9 february 1917 Designations MPC designation (863) Benkoela Pronunciation / b ɛ ŋ ˈ k uː l ə / Alternative des ...
#14 52266 Van Flandern
52266 Van Flandern , provisional designation 1986 AD , is a stony Phocaea asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 4 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 10 January 1986, by American astronomers Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker at the Palomar Observatory in California
- ... m views on cosmology . [2] The approved naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 9 february 2009 ( M.P.C. 65123 ). [12]
#15 5635 Cole
5635 Cole ( prov. designation : 1981 ER 5 ) is a background asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 2 March 1981, by American astronomer Schelte Bus at the Siding Spring Observatory in Australia. [1] The L / S-ty
- ... ody's observation arc begins with a precovery taken at the discovering Siding Spring Observatory on 9 february 1981, or four weeks prior to its official discovery observation. [1] NAMING This minor planet was n ...
#16 2018 CB
2018 CB is a very bright micro- asteroid , classified as a near-Earth object of the Apollo group , less than 20 meters (66 ft) in diameter. It was first observed by astronomers of the Catalina Sky Survey at Mount Lemmon Observatory , Arizona, on 4 February 2018, during its sub-lunar close encounte
- ... its period was changed from 1.48 years to 1.67 years. [2] FLYBY GALLERY Its path across the sky on february 9t h was north to south (30 minute positions shown) Seen from space, it passes just outside geosynchron ...
- ... (upper limit) Geometric albedo >0.18 ~1 (assumed) [3] Absolute magnitude (H) 26.0 [2] 2018 FLYBY On 9 february 2018, the asteroid passed about 64,500 km (40,100 mi) from Earth, traveling 10 miles per second (16 ...
Book / Book
#1 Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (MNRAS) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering research in astronomy and astrophysics . It has been in continuous existence since 1827 and publishes letters and papers reporting original research in relevant fields. Despite the name, the jour
- ... e MNRAS online access MNRAS Letters online access HISTORY The first issue of MNRAS was published on 9 february 1827 as Monthly Notices of the Astronomical Society of London and it has been in continuous publica ...
Comet / Comet
#1 118P/Shoemaker–Levy
118P/Shoemaker–Levy (also known as periodic comet Shoemaker–Levy 4 ) is a comet discovered by astronomers Carolyn and Eugene M. Shoemaker and David Levy . [1] Periodic comet with 6 year orbit 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 118P when 2 AU from the Sun Discovery Discovered by Carolyn S. Shoemaker Eugene Merle Sh
- ... un Discovery Discovered by Carolyn S. Shoemaker Eugene Merle Shoemaker David H. Levy Discovery date february 9, 1991 [1] Alternative designations 118P/1991 C2; 1990 XII; 1991f; 118P/1995 M1 Orbital characteristi ...
#2 C/1989 X1 (Austin)
C/1989 X1 (Austin) (old-style designations 1990 V and 1989c1) was a comet discovered by New Zealand amateur Rodney R. D. Austin on December 6, 1989. The comet at discovery was predicted to become easily visible by naked eye in spring 1990, however it failed to become that bright. C/1989 X1 (Austin)
- ... before fading below naked eye visibility. [1] SCIENTIFIC RESULTS SPECTRUM A jet observed by NTT on february 9, 1990. The spectrum of the comet upon discovery showed the presence of hydroxyl emission and continu ...
#3 60P/Tsuchinshan
60P/Tsuchinshan , also known as Tsuchinshan 2 , is a periodic comet in the Solar System with an orbital period of 6.79 years. [4] Tsuchinshan is the Wade-Giles transliteration corresponding to the pinyin Zĭjīn Shān , which is Mandarin Chinese for "Purple Mountain". Periodic comet with 6 year orbit 6
- ... nitude estimated as a very faint 15. The elliptical orbit was computed to give a perihelion date of 9 february 1965 with an orbital period of 6.69 years. Revised calculations predicted the next perihelion would ...
#4 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
- ... first time. Earth passed through the comet's tail on 20 May. 1P/1982 U1, 1986 III, 1982i 1986 76 9 february 9 February 0.417 au Reached perihelion on 9 February, closest to Earth (63 million km) on 10 April. Nu ...
- ... helion 35.14 au [2] (aphelion: 9 December 2023) [2] [3] Perihelion 0.59278 au [4] (last perihelion: 9 february 1986) (next perihelion: 28 July 2061) [4] Semi-major axis 17.737 au Eccentricity 0.96658 Orbital pe ...
- ... he first time. Earth passed through the comet's tail on 20 May. 1P/1982 U1, 1986 III, 1982i 1986 76 9 february 9 February 0.417 au Reached perihelion on 9 February, closest to Earth (63 million km) on 10 April. ...
- ... me. Earth passed through the comet's tail on 20 May. 1P/1982 U1, 1986 III, 1982i 1986 76 9 February 9 february 0.417 au Reached perihelion on 9 February, closest to Earth (63 million km) on 10 April. Nucleus ph ...
- ... on 20 May. 1P/1982 U1, 1986 III, 1982i 1986 76 9 February 9 February 0.417 au Reached perihelion on 9 february , closest to Earth (63 million km) on 10 April. Nucleus photographed by the European space probe Gio ...
Galaxy / Galaxy
#1 NGC 2326
NGC 2326 (also known as PGC 20218 ) is a barred spiral galaxy in the Lynx constellation. It was discovered by William Herschel on 9 February 1788. [5] Its apparent magnitude is 14.3 [2] and its size is 2.71 arc minutes. [2] It is located near NGC 2326A . Barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Lyn
- ... 218 ) is a barred spiral galaxy in the Lynx constellation. It was discovered by William Herschel on 9 february 1788. [5] Its apparent magnitude is 14.3 [2] and its size is 2.71 arc minutes. [2] It is located ne ...
#2 NGC 3893
NGC 3893 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major . It is located at a distance of circa 50 million light years from Earth, which, given its apparent dimensions, means that NGC 3893 is about 70,000 light years across. It was discovered by William Herschel on February 9, 1788. [2] N
- ... s, means that NGC 3893 is about 70,000 light years across. It was discovered by William Herschel on february 9, 1788. [2] NGC 3893 interacts with its satellite, NGC 3896 . Spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa ...
Institution / Institution
#1 Santa Lucia Stroncone Astronomical Observatory
The Santa Lucia Stroncone Astronomical Observatory ( Italian : Osservatorio Astrometrico Santa Lucia Stroncone ) is an astronomical observatory located at 350 metres (1,150 ft) altitude in Stroncone , near the city of Terni , in Umbria , north central Italy. Minor planets discovered: 55 [1] see
- ... tember 1995 list 7531 Pecorelli 24 September 1994 list 7680 Cari 16 April 1996 list 7714 Briccialdi 9 february 1996 list 7782 Mony 7 February 1994 list 7790 Miselli 28 February 1995 list 7963 Falcinelli 1 Febru ...
#2 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
- ... 52228) 2007 TF 67 3 October 2007 list (352265) 2007 TJ 247 9 October 2007 list (352517) 2008 CJ 110 9 february 2008 list (352538) 2008 CN 179 6 February 2008 list (352609) 2008 EA 94 3 March 2008 list (352980) ...
- ... ) 2013 CW 172 8 February 2013 list (447780) 2007 RZ 146 11 September 2007 list (447983) 2008 CG 161 9 february 2008 list (448016) 2008 DG 69 29 February 2008 list (448039) 2008 ER 143 3 March 2008 list (448281) ...
- ... 86) 2015 CE 61 25 November 2013 list (503197) 2015 HA 11 1 September 2013 list (504449) 2008 CK 110 9 february 2008 list (504477) 2008 EK 87 3 March 2008 list (504742) 2009 VC 107 27 October 2009 list (505486) ...
#3 Madras Observatory
The Madras Observatory was an astronomical observatory which had its origins in a private observatory set up by William Petrie in 1786 and later moved and managed by the British East India Company from 1792 in Madras (now known as Chennai ). The main purpose for establishing it was to assist in navi
- ... s maintained by Lt. John Warren (born Jean-Baptiste Francois Joseph de Warren , 21 September 1769 – 9 february 1830, Pondicherry [2] ) who recalculated the longitude as 80°17'21"E. He recorded observations on t ...
#4 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) .
- ... t (186474) 2002 TN 58 1 October 2002 list (186484) 2002 TE 109 1 October 2002 list (186727) 2004 CR 9 february 2004 list (189470) 1999 TB 8 7 October 1999 list (192685) 1999 TA 8 7 October 1999 list (193659) 20 ...
- ... 714) 2006 SQ 57 20 September 2006 list (341630) 2007 VD 10 1 November 2007 list (341832) 2008 CP 72 9 february 2008 list (341931) 2008 NH 3 10 July 2008 list (342773) 2008 WM 101 27 November 2008 list (343461) ...
#5 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
- ... 97) 2004 XA 51 14 December 2004 list (277008) 2004 XV 130 14 December 2004 list (277045) 2005 CC 81 9 february 2005 list (279578) 2011 DF 23 16 March 2004 list (280244) 2002 WP 11 27 November 2002 list (280301) ...
#6 Minor Planet Center
The Minor Planet Center ( MPC ) is the official body for observing and reporting on minor planets under the auspices of the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Founded in 1947, it operates at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory . International astronomical organization
- ... both its staff size and the volume of observations processed per year. Upon Holman's resignation on february 9, 2021 (announced on February 19, 2021) Matthew Payne became acting director of the MPC. [9] [10] DIR ...
Meteorite / Meteorite
#1 DN160822 03
DN160822 03 was a quasi-satellite of Earth that entered the atmosphere and exploded over eastern South Australia as a fireball ( bolide ) on 22 August 2016. [1] The size of the object was thought to be two to three metres in diameter. The fireball was detected by the cameras of Desert Fireball Netwo
- ... asi-satellites or temporary natural satellites of Earth. Two of them were destroyed as noted in the 9 february 1913 Great Meteor Procession . These could be the last remnants of a ring around the Earth composed ...
#2 HD 154857 c
HD 154857 c is an extrasolar planet located approximately 224 light-years away in the constellation of Ara , orbiting the star HD 154857 . This planet takes about 3470 days (9.5 years) to orbit the star. Extrasolar planet in the constellation Ara HD 154857 c Discovery Discovered by O’Toole Discove
- ... nstellation Ara HD 154857 c Discovery Discovered by O’Toole Discovery site Australia Discovery date 9 february 2007 Detection method Doppler spectroscopy Orbital characteristics Semi-major axis 5.36 AU (802,000 ...
- ... real) 3470 d 9.5 y Semi-amplitude >23 Star HD 154857 The first signs of this planet were noticed on 9 february 2007 by O’Toole in Australia using the method Doppler spectroscopy , along with HD 23127 b and HD 1 ...
#3 Padvarninkai meteorite
Padvarninkai meteorite is a meteorite that fell on 9 February 1929 near the village of Padvarninkai [ lt ] located near Andrioniškis , Anykščiai District Municipality , Lithuania . It is a rare eucrite that contains maskelynite (a glassy phase found in some meteorite impact craters ) and is highly
- Padvarninkai meteorite is a meteorite that fell on 9 february 1929 near the village of Padvarninkai [ lt ] located near Andrioniškis , Anykščiai District Municip ...
- ... ania Region Anykščiai District Municipality Coordinates 55°40′N 25°00′E Observed fall Yes Fall date 9 february 1929 Found date 1 September 1929 TKW 4,932 grams (174.0 oz) Alternative names Andrioniškis HISTORY ...
- ... hat helped to narrow down the area and determine the fall time at about 45 minutes past midnight on 9 february . [1] ELTA published the narrowed down location on 2 April and the public started sending in various ...
#4 HD 23127 b
HD 23127 b is a jovian extrasolar planet orbiting the star HD 23127 at the distance of 2.29 AU, taking 3.32 years to orbit. The orbit is very eccentric, a so-called " eccentric Jupiter ". At periastron , the distance is 1.28 AU, and at apastron , the distance is 3.30 AU. The mass is at least 1.37 ti
- ... Reticulum HD 23127 b Discovery Discovered by O'Toole et al. Discovery site Australia Discovery date february 9, 2007 Detection method radial velocity Orbital characteristics Semi-major axis 2.29 AU (343,000,000 ...
#5 HD 159868 b
HD 159868 b is an extrasolar planet that orbits HD 159868 . It is a jovian planet . [2] The orbit is nearly circular at the average distance of 2.25 AU. [1] Extrasolar jovian planet that orbits HD 159868 in the constellation Scorpius HD 159868 b Discovery Discovered by O'Toole et al. Discovery
- ... 868 in the constellation Scorpius HD 159868 b Discovery Discovered by O'Toole et al. Discovery date february 9, 2007 Detection method radial velocity Orbital characteristics Semi-major axis 2.25 ± 0.03 AU (336.6 ...
Researcher / Researcher
#1 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
- ... by Ladislav Brožek 2288 Karolinum 19 October 1979 list 2613 Plzeň 30 August 1979 list 2622 Bolzano 9 february 1981 list 2696 Magion 16 April 1980 list 3102 Krok 21 August 1981 list 3386 Klementinum 16 March 19 ...
- ... Krok 21 August 1981 list 3386 Klementinum 16 March 1980 list 3419 Guth 8 May 1981 list 3423 Slouka 9 february 1981 list 3424 Nušl 14 February 1982 list 3603 Gajdušek 5 September 1981 list 3834 Zappafrank 11 Ma ...
#2 Charles Bruce Stephenson
Charles Bruce Stephenson (February 9, 1929 – December 3, 2001) was an American astronomer. American astronomer Charles Bruce Stephenson Born ( 1929-02-09 ) 9 February 1929 Little Rock, Arkansas Died 3 December 2001 (2001-12-03) (aged 72) Nationality American Education Ph.D. Alma mater University
- Charles Bruce Stephenson ( february 9, 1929 – December 3, 2001) was an American astronomer. American astronomer Charles Bruce Stephenson B ...
- ... 2001) was an American astronomer. American astronomer Charles Bruce Stephenson Born ( 1929-02-09 ) 9 february 1929 Little Rock, Arkansas Died 3 December 2001 (2001-12-03) (aged 72) Nationality American Educati ...
#3 Kin Endate
Kin Endate ( 円館 金 , Endate Kin , born December 15, 1960) is a Japanese amateur astronomer who has discovered hundreds of asteroids, most of them in collaboration with Kazuro Watanabe , placing him among the most prolific discoverers of minor planets . [1] Minor planets discovered: 624 [1] see §
- ... [A] 6022 Jyuro 26 October 1992 list [A] 6023 Tsuyashima 26 October 1992 list [A] 6052 Junichi 9 february 1992 list [A] 6091 Mitsuru 28 February 1990 list [A] 6093 Makoto 30 August 1990 list [A] 6097 ...
- ... 9845 Okamuraosamu 27 March 1990 list [A] 9851 Sakamoto 24 October 1990 list [A] 9869 Yadoumaru 9 february 1992 list [A] 9967 Awanoyumi 31 March 1992 list [A] 9971 Ishihara 16 April 1993 list [A] 9975 ...
#4 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 ...
- ... 3, 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 ...
#5 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
- ... y 27 December 1904 list 555 Norma 14 January 1905 list 557 Violetta 26 January 1905 list 558 Carmen 9 february 1905 list 559 Nanon 8 March 1905 list 560 Delila 13 March 1905 list 561 Ingwelde 26 March 1905 list ...
- ... na 22 January 1917 list 861 Aida 22 January 1917 list 862 Franzia 28 January 1917 list 863 Benkoela 9 february 1917 list 865 Zubaida 15 February 1917 list 866 Fatme 25 February 1917 list 868 Lova 26 April 1917 ...
#6 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] 6023 Tsuyashima 26 October 1992 list [B] 6049 Toda 2 November 1991 list [D] 6052 Junichi 9 february 1992 list [B] 6091 Mitsuru 28 February 1990 list [B] 6093 Makoto 30 August 1990 list [B] 6097 ...
- ... 9845 Okamuraosamu 27 March 1990 list [B] 9851 Sakamoto 24 October 1990 list [B] 9869 Yadoumaru 9 february 1992 list [B] 9871 Jeon 28 February 1992 list [E] 9967 Awanoyumi 31 March 1992 list [B] 9971 ...
#7 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
- ... September 17, 1996 8855 Miwa [1] May 3, 1991 8862 Takayukiota October 18, 1991 9041 Takane [1] february 9, 1991 9044 Kaoru [1] May 18, 1991 9060 Toyokawa September 4, 1992 9191 Hokuto December 13, 1991 92 ...
#8 Eugene Merle Shoemaker
Eugene Merle Shoemaker (April 28, 1928 – July 18, 1997) was an American geologist . He co-discovered Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 with his wife Carolyn S. Shoemaker and David H. Levy . This comet hit Jupiter in July 1994: the impact was televised around the world. Shoemaker also studied terrestrial crat
- ... t [B] (10995) 1978 NS 10 July 1978 list [A] 11006 Gilson 9 October 1980 list [B] 11066 Sigurd 9 february 1992 list [B] 11277 Ballard 8 October 1988 list [B] 11311 Peleus 10 December 1993 list [B] 11 ...
#9 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
- ... 245494) 2005 QX 56 29 August 2005 list (257692) 1999 WT 8 28 November 1999 list (260483) 2005 CO 38 9 february 2005 list (261581) 2005 XD 8 6 December 2005 list (261582) 2005 XE 8 6 December 2005 list (262776) ...
- ... 413993) 2007 EC 125 13 March 2007 list (429240) 2010 AL 76 14 January 2010 list (438098) 2005 CS 56 9 february 2005 list (475201) 2005 VR 5 10 November 2005 list (481322) 2006 BT 19 January 2006 list (483891) 2 ...
#10 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 (240295) 2003 FK 2 23 March 2003 list (243776) 2000 SH 18 September 2000 list (246928) 1999 CV 2 9 february 1999 list (246959) 1999 TV 3 2 October 1999 list (269703) 1997 UR 7 23 October 1997 list (270027) 2 ...
#11 Luboš Kohoutek
Luboš Kohoutek ( Czech pronunciation: [ˈkoɦou̯tɛk] , born 29 January 1935) is a Czech astronomer and a discoverer of minor planets and comets , including Comet Kohoutek which was visible to the naked eye in 1973. [2] [3] He also discovered a large number of planetary nebulae . [4] Czech astronomer L
- ... tober 1971 list 1933 Tinchen 14 January 1972 list 1942 Jablunka 30 September 1972 list 1963 Bezovec 9 february 1975 list 1995 Hajek 26 October 1971 list 1999 Hirayama 27 February 1973 list 2047 Smetana 26 Octob ...
#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
- ... pril 2005 list 175282 Benhida 1 June 2005 list (176532) 2002 AF 2 5 January 2002 list 177415 Queloz 9 february 2004 list (177866) 2005 QL 28 28 August 2005 list 179764 Myriamsarah 16 September 2002 list 180643 ...
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#13 Nevil Maskelyne
Nevil Maskelyne FRS FRSE ( / ˈ m æ s k ə l ɪ n / ; [1] 6 October 1732 – 9 February 1811) was the fifth British Astronomer Royal . [lower-alpha 1] He held the office from 1765 to 1811. He was the first person to scientifically measure the mass of the planet Earth. He created the British Nautical Alma
- Nevil Maskelyne FRS FRSE ( / ˈ m æ s k ə l ɪ n / ; [1] 6 October 1732 – 9 february 1811) was the fifth British Astronomer Royal . [lower-alpha 1] He held the office from 1765 to 1811 ...
- ... vil Maskelyne (disambiguation) . Nevil Maskelyne FRS FRSE Born 6 October 1732 London , England Died 9 february 1811 (aged 78) Greenwich , England Nationality British Known for Astronomer Royal Awards Royal Soci ...
- ... within 30 nautical miles. Maskelyne reported the results of the trial to the Board of Longitude on 9 february 1765. [13] On 26 February 1765 he had been appointed Astronomer Royal [2] following the unexpected ...
#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
- ... ist (5724) 1986 WE 22 November 1986 list [A] 5744 Yorimasa 14 December 1990 list [G] 5784 Yoron 9 february 1991 list [G] 5830 Simohiro 9 March 1991 list [D] (5843) 1986 UG 30 October 1986 list [A] 585 ...
#15 Chinthamani Ragoonatha Chary
Chinthamani Ragoonatha Chary (1822 or "17 March" 1828 – 5 February 1880) was an Indian astronomer who worked at the Madras Observatory along with N.R. Pogson . He was the first Indian Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and is known for his studies of variable stars and the discovery of R Retic
- ... ted that the star which was observed by astronomer T. Moottooswamy Pillai with a Meridian Circle on 9 february 1864 was not visible when observed in January 1866 but could be spotted on 18 January 1867. [1] Som ...
#16 Matthew J. Holman
Matthew J. Holman (born 1967) is a Smithsonian astrophysicist and lecturer at Harvard University . Holman studied at MIT , where he received his bachelor's degree in mathematics in 1989 and his PhD in planetary science in 1994. He was awarded the Newcomb Cleveland Prize in 1998. [1] Smithsonian astr
- ... s Astrophysics Institutions Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian From 25 January 2015 to 9 february 2021, he held the position of an interim director of IAU's Minor Planet Center (MPC), after former ...
#17 Jean-Claude Merlin
Jean-Claude Merlin (born 1954) is a French astronomer , founder-president of the Burgundy Astronomical Society ( French : Société Astronomique de Bourgogne ) and a discoverer of minor planets . He was laureate of the Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet Fondation de la Vocation in 1982 and received the Prix Ge
- ... ziau February 28, 2008 381048 Werber November 17, 2006 383492 Aubert January 21, 2007 383508 Vadrot february 9, 2007 388370 Paulblu October 20, 2006 419435 Tiramisu February 14, 2010 (423645) 2005 YM 4 December ...
#18 Alice Archenhold
Alice Archenhold ( née Markus ; 27 August 1874 – 9 February 1943) [1] [2] was a German astronomer whose husband was fellow astronomer Friedrich Simon Archenhold . [3] [4] German astronomer Alice Archenhold Born ( 1874-08-27 ) 27 August 1874 Wiesbaden, Germany Died 9 February 1943 (1943-02-09) (aged
- Alice Archenhold ( née Markus ; 27 August 1874 – 9 february 1943) [1] [2] was a German astronomer whose husband was fellow astronomer Friedrich Simon Archenhol ...
- ... ] [4] German astronomer Alice Archenhold Born ( 1874-08-27 ) 27 August 1874 Wiesbaden, Germany Died 9 february 1943 (1943-02-09) (aged 68) Theresienstadt Ghetto , Czechoslovakia Nationality German Spouse(s) Fri ...
- ... ith her daughter Hilde) to Theresienstadt concentration camp , in Czechoslovakia, where she died on 9 february 1943. [6] [7] She is commemorated on her husband's grave at the Zentralfriedhof Friedrichsfelde , B ...
#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
- ... 9 695 Bella November 7, 1909 696 Leonora January 10, 1910 726 Joëlla November 22, 1911 729 Watsonia february 9, 1912 736 Harvard November 16, 1912 737 Arequipa December 7, 1912 739 Mandeville February 7, 1913 74 ...
#20 Robert H. McNaught
Robert H. McNaught (born in Scotland in 1956) is a Scottish-Australian astronomer at the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics of the Australian National University (ANU). He has collaborated with David J. Asher of the Armagh Observatory . Scottish-Australian astronomer (born 1956) Minor pla
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- ... 9915) 1990 SH 17 September 1990 list (229958) 1999 RD 43 13 September 1999 list (231786) 2000 CU 97 9 february 2000 list (238116) 2003 OE 18 July 2003 list (242493) 2004 WO 12 22 November 2004 list (244274) 200 ...
Star / Star
#1 HD 23127
HD 23127 is a star in the southern constellation of Reticulum . With an apparent visual magnitude of +8.58 [4] it is not visible to the naked eye, but can be viewed with a good pair of binoculars . The star is located at a distance of 307 light years from the Sun based on parallax , and is driftin
- ... ed to our Sun. This star has an age of 4.5 billion years; [2] about the same as the Sun. On Friday, february 9, 2007, a 3.32 years period jovian planet was found by using the wobble method by O'Toole and colleag ...
#2 T Coronae Borealis
T Coronae Borealis ( T CrB ), is a recurring nova in the constellation Corona Borealis . It was first discovered in outburst in 1866 by John Birmingham , [11] although it had been observed earlier as a 10th magnitude star. [12] Recurrent nova in the constellation Corona Borealis T Coronae Borealis L
- ... rs. It has been seen to outburst twice, reaching magnitude 2.0 on May 12, 1866 and magnitude 3.0 on february 9, 1946, [13] although a more recent paper shows the 1866 outburst with a possible peak range of magni ...
#3 SMSS J031300.36−670839.3
SMSS J031300.36−670839.3 (shortened as SMSS J0313−6708 ; [2] informally abbreviated to SM0313 [3] ) is a star in the Milky Way at a distance of 6,000 ly (1,800 pc) from Earth. With an age of approximately 13.6 billion years, [4] it is one of the oldest stars known. Another star, HD 140283 , is c
- ... team led by Australian National University astronomers. [7] The discovery was reported in Nature on 9 february 2014 [1] and indicates that the supernovae of the first-generation of stars may not have been as po ...
#4 PSR B1257+12
PSR B1257+12 , previously designated PSR 1257+12 , alternatively designated PSR J1300+1240 , [6] is a millisecond pulsar located 2,300 light-years from the Sun in the constellation of Virgo , rotating at about 161 times per second (faster than a blender's blade). [1] It is also named Lich , after a
- ... PSR B1257+12 DISCOVERY PSR B1257+12 was discovered by the Polish astronomer Aleksander Wolszczan on 9 february 1990 using the Arecibo radio telescope. It is a millisecond pulsar , a kind of neutron star , with ...