langs: 12 июля [ru] / july 12 [en] / 12. juli [de] / 12 juillet [fr] / 12 luglio [it] / 12 de julio [es]
days: july 9 / july 10 / july 11 / july 12 / july 13 / july 14 / july 15
Asteroid / Asteroid
#1 5259 Epeigeus
5259 Epeigeus / ɪ ˈ p iː dʒ iː ə s / is a mid-sized Jupiter trojan from the Greek camp , approximately 44 kilometers (27 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 30 January 1989, by American astronomer couple Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker at the Palomar Observatory in California. [1] The D-type aster
- ... et with a great stone. [1] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 12 july 1995 ( M.P.C. 25443 ). [12]
#2 5652 Amphimachus
5652 Amphimachus / æ m ˈ f ɪ m ə k ə s / is a Jupiter trojan from the Greek camp , approximately 53 kilometers (33 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 24 April 1992, by American astronomer couple Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker at the Palomar Observatory in California. [1] The dark Jovian asteroid
- ... wn a spear at Teucer . [1] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 12 july 1995 ( M.P.C. 25444 ). [11]
#3 5285 Krethon
5285 Krethon / ˈ k r iː θ ɒ n / is a Jupiter trojan from the Greek camp , approximately 52 kilometers (32 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 9 March 1989, by American astronomer couple Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker at the Palomar Observatory in California. [1] The dark Jovian asteroid belongs t
- ... were slain by Aeneas . [1] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 12 july 1995 ( M.P.C. 25444 ). [12]
#4 7526 Ohtsuka
7526 Ohtsuka , provisional designation 1993 AA , is a stony asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 7 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered by Japanese astronomer Takeshi Urata at Nihondaira Observatory Oohira Station , Japan, on 2 January 1993. The asteroid was name
- ... overed by him in 2005. [2] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 12 july 2014 ( M.P.C. 89076 ). [11]
#5 701 Oriola
701 Oriola / ɒr ˈ r aɪ ə l ə / is a main belt asteroid . This C-type asteroid shows possible broad absorption which may be explained by either magnesium-rich amorphous pyroxene or crystalline silicate. This likely accounts for the relatively high albedo as an outer-belt asteroid. [2] 701 Oriola Disc
- ... 01 Oriola Discovery Discovered by J. Helffrich Discovery site Heidelberg Observatory Discovery date 12 july 1910 Designations MPC designation (701) Oriola Pronunciation / ɒr ˈ r aɪ ə l ə / Named after oriole ...
#6 (17511) 1992 QN
(17511) 1992 QN is a small, bright Apollo asteroid discovered on August 29 1992 by American astronomers Eleanor Helin and Jeff Alu at the Palomar Observatory , California , United States . It is a near-Earth asteroid whose orbit crosses that of Mars and Earth (a Mars and Earth-crossing asteroid). On
- ... roid). On January 18 1996, it passed Earth at a distance of 0.158848 AU (23.763 million km), and on july 12 2027, it will pass our planet again at a distance of 0.161858 AU (24.214 million km). [3] (17511) 19 ...
#7 164 Eva
164 Eva is a main-belt asteroid that was discovered by the French brothers Paul Henry and Prosper Henry on July 12, 1876, in Paris. The reason the name Eva was chosen remains unknown. [6] The orbital elements for 164 Eva were published in 1877 by American astronomer Winslow Upton . [7] It is categor
- ... is a main-belt asteroid that was discovered by the French brothers Paul Henry and Prosper Henry on july 12, 1876, in Paris. The reason the name Eva was chosen remains unknown. [6] The orbital elements for 16 ...
- ... Main-belt asteroid 164 Eva Discovery Discovered by P. P. Henry Discovery site Paris Discovery date 12 july 1876 Designations MPC designation (164) Eva Pronunciation / ˈ iː v ə / [1] Named after Unknown Mino ...
#8 9524 O'Rourke
9524 O'Rourke , provisionally designated 1981 EJ 5 , is an asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 3 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 2 March 1981, by American astronomer Schelte Bus at the Siding Spring Observatory in New South Wales, Australia. The asteroid
- ... s Rosetta mission. [2] [5] The approved naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 12 july 2014 ( M.P.C. 89078 ). [6]
#9 5143 Heracles
5143 Heracles , provisional designation 1991 VL , is a highly eccentric, rare-type asteroid and synchronous binary system , classified as near-Earth object of the Apollo group , approximately 4.8 kilometers in diameter. The asteroid was discovered on 7 November 1991, by American astronomer Carolyn S
- ... 1 and a diameter of 4.83 kilometers with an absolute magnitude of 14.27. [11] [12] BINARY SYSTEM On 12 july 2012, it was announced that Heracles is an assumed synchronous binary asteroid with a minor-planet ...
#10 5284 Orsilocus
5284 Orsilocus / ɔːr ˈ s ɪ l ə k ə s / is a Jupiter trojan from the Greek camp , approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 1 February 1989, by American astronomers Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker at the Palomar Observatory in California. [1] The D-type asteroid belongs th
- ... was slain by Aeneas . [1] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 12 july 1995 ( M.P.C. 25444 ). [14]
#11 5638 Deikoon
5638 Deikoon / d iː ˈ ɪ k oʊ ɒ n / is a mid-sized Jupiter trojan from the Trojan camp , approximately 44 kilometers (27 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 10 October 1988 by American astronomer couple Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker at the Palomar Observatory in California. [1] The dark and possi
- ... enetrating his shield. [1] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 12 july 1995 ( M.P.C. 25444 ). [15]
#12 5436 Eumelos
5436 Eumelos / j uː ˈ m iː l ə s / is a mid-sized Jupiter trojan from the Greek camp , approximately 38 kilometers (24 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 20 February 1990, by American astronomers Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker at the Palomar Observatory in California. [1] The dark Jovian asteroi
- ... med Jupiter trojans) . [1] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 12 july 1995 ( M.P.C. 25444 ). [11] PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Euryalos is an assumed C-type asteroid , while ...
#13 2016 NL56
2016 NL 56 (also written 2016 NL56 ) is a near-Earth object (NEO) and a potentially hazardous object (PHA), meaning that it has an orbit that can make close approaches to the Earth and large enough to cause significant regional damage in the event of impact. It is an Apollo asteroid , meaning that i
- ... th-crossing asteroid that has an orbit larger than the orbit of the Earth. It was first observed on 12 july 2016, when the asteroid was more than 1 AU from Earth [1] and had a solar elongation of 163 degrees ...
- ... 016 NL 56 Discovery [1] [2] Discovered by Pan-STARRS 1 Discovery site Haleakala Obs. Discovery date 12 july 2016 Designations MPC designation 2016 NL 56 Alternative designations 2021 NL 2 [3] Minor planet ca ...
#14 997 Priska
997 Priska , provisional designation 1923 NR , is a carbonaceous Adeonian asteroid from the central regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 19 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 12 July 1923, by astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory in southwest Germa
- ... entral regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 19 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 12 july 1923, by astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory in southwest Germa ...
- ... 997 Priska Discovery [1] Discovered by K. Reinmuth Discovery site Heidelberg Obs. Discovery date 12 july 1923 Designations MPC designation (997) Priska Pronunciation / ˈ p r ɪ s k ə / [2] Named after A gi ...
#15 6296 Cleveland
6296 Cleveland , provisional designation 1988 NC , is a Hungaria asteroid from the innermost regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 12 July 1988, by American astronomer Eleanor Helin at the Palomar Observatory in California. [1] The
- ... s of the asteroid belt , approximately 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 12 july 1988, by American astronomer Eleanor Helin at the Palomar Observatory in California. [1] The presum ...
- ... 6296 Cleveland Discovery [1] Discovered by E. F. Helin Discovery site Palomar Obs. Discovery date 12 july 1988 Designations MPC designation (6296) Cleveland Named after Cleveland [1] (U.S. city in Ohio) ...
#16 5023 Agapenor
5023 Agapenor / æ ɡ ə ˈ p iː n ɔːr / is a Jupiter trojan from the Greek camp , approximately 30 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 11 October 1985, by American astronomer couple Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker at the Palomar Observatory in California, United States. [4] The Jovian asteroid wa
- ... r of the Greek forces. [3] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 12 july 1995 ( M.P.C. 25443 ). [11]
#17 3682 Welther
3682 Welther , provisional designation A923 NB , is a background asteroid from the central regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 19 kilometers (12 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 12 July 1923, by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg Observatory in southwest Germany. [1]
- ... ons of the asteroid belt , approximately 19 kilometers (12 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 12 july 1923, by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg Observatory in southwest Germany. [1] Th ...
- ... 682 Welther Discovery [1] Discovered by K. Reinmuth Discovery site Heidelberg Obs. Discovery date 12 july 1923 Designations MPC designation (3682) Welther Named after Barbara Welther [1] (American histor ...
#18 4946 Askalaphus
4946 Askalaphus ( / æ ˈ s k æ l ə f ə s / ə- SKAL -ə-fəs ; prov. designation : 1988 BW 1 ) is a Jupiter trojan from the Greek camp , approximately 52 kilometers (32 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 21 January 1988 by American astronomer couple Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker at the Palomar Obse
- ... by Deiphobus 's spear. [1] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 12 july 1995 ( M.P.C. 25443 ). [13] PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS In the SDSS -based taxonomy, Askalaphus is a D ...
#19 4899 Candace
4899 Candace , provisional designation 1988 JU , is a background asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 7 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 9 May 1988, by astronomer couple Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker at the Palomar Observatory in California, United States.
- ... discoverers. [2] [3] [11] The approved naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 12 july 1995 ( M.P.C. 25443 ). [12]
#20 5511 Cloanthus
5511 Cloanthus / k l oʊ ˈ æ n θ ə s / is a Jupiter trojan from the Trojan camp , approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 8 October 1988, by American astronomer couple Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker at the Palomar Observatory in California. [1] The dark and likely elong
- ... with his heavier ship. [1] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 12 july 1995 ( M.P.C. 25444 ). [9] Other Jovian asteroids named after members of the Aeneads include 4827 D ...
Comet / Comet
#1 Comet Swift–Tuttle
Comet Swift–Tuttle (formally designated 109P/Swift–Tuttle ) is a large periodic comet with a 1995 ( osculating ) orbital period of 133 years that is in a 1:11 orbital resonance with Jupiter . It fits the classical definition of a Halley-type comet , which have an orbital period between 20 and 200 ye
- ... 0 km; 84,000 mi) Dimensions 26 km (16 mi) [1] Last perihelion December 11, 1992 [1] Next perihelion july 12, 2126 [2] [3] Its nucleus is 26 km (16 mi) in diameter. [1] Swift–Tuttle is the parent body of the P ...
#2 96P/Machholz
Comet 96P/Machholz or 96P/Machholz 1 [3] is a short-period sungrazing comet discovered on May 12, 1986, by amateur astronomer Donald Machholz on Loma Prieta peak, in central California using 130 millimetres (5.1 in) binoculars. [3] [4] On June 6, 1986, 96P/Machholz passed 0.40373 AU (60,397,000
- ... to have discovered a comet in this manner. [20] 2012 PERIHELION Starmap of 2012 perihelion Between july 12 17, 2012, [10] 96P/Machholz was visible in the SOHO LASCO/C3 field of view and expected to brighten ...
#3 12P/Pons–Brooks
12P/Pons–Brooks is a periodic comet with an orbital period of 71 years. It fits the classical definition of a Halley-type comet with (20 years < period < 200 years). [1] The next perihelion passage is 21 April 2024, [7] [lower-alpha 1] with closest approach to Earth being 1.54 AU (230 million
- ... orbit 12P/Pons–Brooks Discovery Discovered by Jean-Louis Pons William Robert Brooks Discovery date july 12, 1812 Alternative designations 1812; 1884 I; 1954 VII; [1] C/1457 A1; C/1385 U1 [2] [3] Orbital char ...
- ... ISCOVERY This section needs to be updated . ( August 2020 ) Comet 12P/Pons–Brooks was discovered on july 12, 1812, by Jean-Louis Pons . Independently, this comet was later found by Vincent Wisniewski on Augus ...
#4 C/2012 K1 (PanSTARRS)
C/2012 K1 (PanSTARRS) is a retrograde Oort cloud comet discovered at magnitude 19.7, 8.7 AU from the Sun on 17 May 2012 using the Pan-STARRS telescope located near the summit of Haleakalā , on the island of Maui in Hawaii (U.S.). [1] Not to be confused with the comet C/2011 L4 (PanSTARRS) that becam
- ... near the Sickle of Leo . [5] As of 3 July 2014 the comet had brightened to magnitude 7.9. [6] From 12 july 2014 until 6 September 2014 it had an elongation less than 30 degrees from the Sun. [4] The comet c ...
#5 C/2006 M4 (SWAN)
Comet C/2006 M4 (SWAN) is a non-periodic comet discovered in late June 2006 by Robert D. Matson of Irvine, California and Michael Mattiazzo of Adelaide , South Australia in publicly available images of the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) . These images were captured by the Solar Wind ANiso
- ... ficially announced after a ground-based confirmation by Robert McNaught ( Siding Spring Survey ) on july 12. [3] C/2006 M4 is one of several SWAN comets; the others are C/2002 O6 , C/2004 H6 , C/2004 V13 , C/ ...
Galaxy / Galaxy
#1 NGC 3132
NGC 3132 (also known as the Eight-Burst Nebula , [2] the Southern Ring Nebula , [2] or Caldwell 74 ) is a bright and extensively studied planetary nebula in the constellation Vela . Its distance from Earth is estimated at about 613 pc. or 2,000 light-years . [2] Planetary nebula in the constellation
- ... ed by the James Webb Space Telescope as part of the release of its first official science images on july 12, 2022. [4] PLANETARY NEBULA NUCLEUS (PNN) Images of NGC 3132 reveal two stars close together within ...
#2 NGC 6907
NGC 6907 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Capricornus . It is located at a distance of circa 120 million light years from Earth, which, given its apparent dimensions, means that NGC 6907 is about 115,000 light years across. It was discovered by William Herschel on July 12, 1784. [4] T
- ... , means that NGC 6907 is about 115,000 light years across. It was discovered by William Herschel on july 12, 1784. [4] The total infrared luminosity of the galaxy is 10 11.03 L ☉ , and thus it is categorised ...
#3 NGC 7320
NGC 7320 is a spiral galaxy in Stephan's Quintet . However, it is not an actual member of the galaxy group , but a much closer line-of-sight galaxy at a distance of about 40 million light years , the same as the nearby NGC 7331 . Other galaxies of Stephan's Quintet are some 300 million light-years d
- ... imaged by the James Webb Space Telescope as part of Stephan's Quintet; the picture was released on 12 july 2022. NGC 7320 imaged by James Webb Space Telescope
#4 NGC 7317
NGC 7317 is an elliptical galaxy that is a member of the Stephan's Quintet in the constellation Pegasus . The James Webb Space Telescope photographed it as part of Stephan's Quintet; the image was released on 12 July 2022. Elliptical galaxy in the constellation Pegasus NGC 7317 NGC 7317 Observation
- ... James Webb Space Telescope photographed it as part of Stephan's Quintet; the image was released on 12 july 2022. Elliptical galaxy in the constellation Pegasus NGC 7317 NGC 7317 Observation data ( J2000 epo ...
#5 NGC 6782
NGC 6782 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the southern constellation of Pavo , at a distance of approximately 173 megalight-years from the Milky Way . [3] It was discovered on July 12, 1834 by English astronomer John Herschel . John L. E. Dreyer described it as, "considerably faint, considerably
- ... , at a distance of approximately 173 megalight-years from the Milky Way . [3] It was discovered on july 12, 1834 by English astronomer John Herschel . John L. E. Dreyer described it as, "considerably faint, ...
#6 NGC 6975
NGC 6975 , [4] also known as NGC 6976 , is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Aquarius . The object was discovered on 12 July 1864 by the German astronomer Albert Marth . Spiral galaxy in the constellation Aquarius NGC 6975 NGC 6975 (SDSS DR14) Observation data ( J2000 epoch ) Constellation Aquari
- ... known as NGC 6976 , is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Aquarius . The object was discovered on 12 july 1864 by the German astronomer Albert Marth . Spiral galaxy in the constellation Aquarius NGC 6975 N ...
#7 NGC 124
NGC 124 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus . It was discovered by Truman Henry Safford on September 23, 1867. [4] The galaxy was described as "very faint, large, diffuse, 2 faint stars to northwest" by John Louis Emil Dreyer , the compiler of the New General Catalogue . [4] Spiral galaxy
- ... 1, MGC +00-02-038, PGC 1715 The 17th magnitude supernova SN 2004dd was discovered in this galaxy on 12 july 2004. [5] It was a type II supernova . [6]
Institution / Institution
#1 Camille Flammarion Observatory
The observatory was established in Juvisy-sur-Orge in 1883 by the French astronomer and author Camille Flammarion . In March 2010, the structure was classified as a historical monument by the French Ministry of Culture . The observatory belongs to the Société astronomique de France . Observatory Cam
- ... oniadi , assistant astronomer, [7] 1891 [8] Anton Schmoll , June 1892 [8] E. Mabire , from 6 June - 12 july 1892 [8] Ferdinand Quénisset , observer, [9] from 1–31 May 1892, and August 1892 [8] Léon Guiot , f ...
#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
- ... 39768) 2010 CS 42 7 February 2010 list (239775) 2010 CF 69 12 February 2010 list (241110) 2007 NR 1 12 july 2007 list (241130) 2007 PG 39 15 August 2007 list (241362) 2007 YH 2 18 December 2007 list (241445) ...
- ... (243486) 2009 TQ 34 12 October 2009 list (245490) 2005 QR 31 23 August 2005 list (246133) 2007 NS 1 12 july 2007 list (246137) 2007 OC 16 July 2007 list (246163) 2007 QV 2 19 August 2007 list (246166) 2007 R ...
- ... st (343536) 2010 ER 140 10 March 2010 list (343873) 2011 HB 75 15 July 2007 list (345846) 2007 NU 1 12 july 2007 list (345876) 2007 RQ 6 4 September 2007 list (345930) 2007 RN 240 21 August 2007 list (346193 ...
- ... 369482) 2010 TW 170 5 October 2010 list (369484) 2010 TT 177 2 October 2010 list (372019) 2008 NS 4 12 july 2008 list (372020) 2008 OC 12 25 July 2008 list (372025) 2008 QX 8 25 August 2008 list (372131) 200 ...
- ... st (419556) 2010 PO 73 7 August 2010 list (419559) 2010 QA 1 16 August 2010 list (424200) 2007 NV 1 12 july 2007 list (424388) 2007 XY 15 8 December 2007 list (424645) 2008 OV 9 31 July 2008 list (424647) 20 ...
- ... 458127) 2010 EM 137 15 March 2010 list (458213) 2010 RP 79 3 September 2010 list (462339) 2008 NV 3 12 july 2008 list (462341) 2008 PY 4 4 August 2008 list (462344) 2008 QA 13 26 August 2008 list (462345) 20 ...
#3 Sociedade Astronômica Brasileira
The Sociedade Astronômica Brasileira (SAB; Brazilian Astronomical Society) is a professional astronomical society in Brazil . It was founded in 1974. [1] Sociedade Astronômica Brasileira Abbreviation SAB Formation 1974 ; 48 years ago ( 1974 ) Headquarters São Paulo , SP , Brazil Website www .sab
- ... September 2017 [3] [4] XLII 42nd Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul - Campus Anália Franco , São Paulo 9–1 12 july 2018 [5] This list is incomplete ; you can help by adding missing items . ( September 2017 )
#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
- ... ) 2000 FE 24 March 2000 list [A] (76849) 2000 WL 6 20 November 2000 list [A] (81914) 2000 NJ 11 12 july 2000 list [A] (82738) 2001 QA 16 August 2001 list [A] (87123) 2000 MO 1 25 June 2000 list [A] ...
#5 British Astronomical Association
The British Astronomical Association ( BAA ) was formed in 1890 as a national body to support the UK's amateur astronomers . Association of amateur astronomers British Astronomical Association Abbreviation BAA Formation 1890 Legal status Non-profit company Purpose Amateur astronomy Location Tonbridg
- ... y proposed by Irish astronomer William H. S. Monck in a letter published in The English Mechanic on july 12. [3] Playing a significant role in the founding of the Association was English astronomer E. Walter ...
#6 Observatory Naef Épendes
Observatory Robert A. Naef ( French : Observatoire Robert-A. Naef ) is an astronomical observatory located at Épendes , Canton of Fribourg , Switzerland at 7.13938 degrees east of Greenwich and 46.76236 degrees north latitude. Its parallax constants are : ρ sin φ' = 0.68632 (Earth radii from the r
- ... ervatory – among the 523,584 minor planets already registered by the Minor Planet Center until 2018 july 12 – 95 new minor planets (numbered between 129342 Ependes , recorded first on 5 November 2005, and 477 ...
#7 Society for the History of Astronomy
The Society for the History of Astronomy is an organisation based in the United Kingdom that promotes research into the history of astronomy. It publishes a research journal called The Antiquarian Astronomer and a regular Bulletin . [1] Organisation based in the United Kingdom Society for the Histor
- ... ly 2011 Orwell Park, Suffolk 9 June 2012 Carr House , Much Hoole 29 June 2013 Mill Hill Observatory 12 july 2014 National Maritime Museum , Greenwich 4 July 2015 Woolsthorpe Manor 2 July 2016 Hanwell Communi ...
#8 Network for Astronomy School Education
Network for Astronomy School Education (NASE) is an International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group that works on Training Teachers for primary and secondary schools. In 2007, professor George K. Miley , IAU vice-president, invited Rosa M. Ros to begin exploring the idea of setting up an astron
- ... a ( Peru ) 18–21 January 2012 17 Managua ( Nicaragua ) 2–6 July 2012 18 Tegucigalpa ( Honduras ) 9–1 12 july 2012 19 Guatemala ( Guatemala ) 10–13 July 2012 20 Quito ( Ecuador ) 23–26 October 2012 21 La Paz ( ...
#9 Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory
The Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory is a historic astronomical observatory on DeSellum Avenue in Gaithersburg, Maryland . It was established in 1899 as part of a system of six International Latitude Observatories to precisely measure the wobble of the Earth's rotating axis. The observatory buildin
- ... 1899 ( 1899 ) Built by Smith, Edwin NRHP reference No. 85001578 [1] Significant dates Added to NRHP july 12, 1985 Designated NHL December 20, 1989 HISTORY The Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory was one of six ...
#10 Union Observatory
Union Observatory also known as Johannesburg Observatory ( 078 ) is a defunct astronomical observatory in Johannesburg , South Africa that was operated between 1903 and 1971. It is located on Observatory Ridge , the city's highest point at 1,808 metres altitude in the suburb Observatory . [1] [2] De
- ... list [C] 5038 Overbeek 31 May 1948 list [D] (5452) 1937 NN 5 July 1937 list [B] 7102 Neilbone 12 july 1936 list [B]
#11 Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society
On May 31, 1989, seven amateur astronomers held an organizational meeting in the Solar Classroom at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, to plan the formation of an astronomy club. By-laws were prepared by Richard Somer, approved by the group, and the Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society was born. T
- ... ter, and it was adopted. The first public meeting was held in Hamilton College's Solar Classroom on july 12, and the club was off to a good start. The previous day, an article appeared in the Utica "Observer- ...
#12 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
- ... ry 2002 list 52030 Maxvasile 6 August 2002 list 64975 Gianrix 10 January 2002 list 65357 Antoniucci 12 july 2002 list 73442 Feruglio 10 July 2002 list 73465 Buonanno 10 July 2002 list (73529) 2003 OF 1 22 Ju ...
Meteorite / Meteorite
#1 CoRoT-13b
CoRoT-13b is a transiting exoplanet found by the CoRoT space telescope on 12 July 2010. COROT-13b Discovery Discovered by CoRoT space telescope Detection method Transit Orbital characteristics Semi-major axis 0.051 AU (7,600,000 km) [1] Eccentricity 0 Orbital period (sidereal) 4.03519 [1] d 96
- CoRoT-13b is a transiting exoplanet found by the CoRoT space telescope on 12 july 2010. COROT-13b Discovery Discovered by CoRoT space telescope Detection method Transit Orbital char ...
Nebula / Nebula
#1 Planetary nebula
A planetary nebula ( PN , plural PNe ) is a type of emission nebula consisting of an expanding, glowing shell of ionized gas ejected from red giant stars late in their lives. [2] Type of emission nebula X-ray/optical composite image of the Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) Two cameras aboard Webb Telescop
- ... ) was the Dumbbell Nebula in the constellation of Vulpecula . It was observed by Charles Messier on july 12, 1764 and listed as M27 in his catalogue of nebulous objects. [8] To early observers with low-resolu ...
Researcher / Researcher
#1 Alain Maury
Alain J. Maury (born 1958) is a French astronomer . French astronomer Asteroids discovered: 8 3838 Epona November 27, 1986 4404 Enirac April 2, 1987 4482 Frèrebasile September 1, 1986 4558 Janesick 1 July 12, 1988 5370 Taranis September 2, 1986 11284 Belenus January 21, 1990 21001 Trogrlic April 1
- ... na November 27, 1986 4404 Enirac April 2, 1987 4482 Frèrebasile September 1, 1986 4558 Janesick 1 july 12, 1988 5370 Taranis September 2, 1986 11284 Belenus January 21, 1990 21001 Trogrlic April 1, 1987 120 ...
#2 Jean Mueller
Jean Mueller (born 1950) is an American astronomer and discoverer of comets , minor planets , and a large number of supernovas at the U.S. Palomar Observatory in California. [1] American astronomer
- ... l Oschin telescope Minor planets discovered: 13 [2] 4257 Ubasti August 23, 1987 4558 Janesick [1] july 12, 1988 6569 Ondaatje June 22, 1993 9162 Kwiila July 29, 1987 (11028) 1987 UW October 18, 1987 11500 T ...
#3 Phil Christensen
Philip Russel Christensen (born 1953) is a geologist whose research interests focus on the composition , physical properties, processes, and morphology of planetary surfaces, with an emphasis on Mars and the Earth . He is currently a Regents' Professor and the Ed and Helen Korrick Professor of Geolo
- ... amed in his honor. [1] [3] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 12 july 2014 ( M.P.C. 89085 ). [4] In August, 2018, he was awarded the Whipple Award by AGU for his contrib ...
#4 James W. Truran
James Wellington Truran Jr. (born July 12, 1940, Brewster, New York [1] – March 5, 2022) was an American physicist, known for his research in nuclear astrophysics. [2] American physicist (1940–2022)
- James Wellington Truran Jr. (born july 12, 1940, Brewster, New York [1] – March 5, 2022) was an American physicist, known for his research in ...
#5 Robert Main
The Reverend Robert Main (12 July 1808 – 9 May 1878) was an English astronomer . English astronomer For the Scottish footballer, see Bobby Main .
- The Reverend Robert Main ( 12 july 1808 – 9 May 1878) was an English astronomer . English astronomer For the Scottish footballer, see ...
#6 Joseph Helffrich
Joseph Helffrich (12 January 1890 in Mannheim , Baden – 1971) was a German astronomer . German astronomer Asteroids discovered: 13 [1] 697 Galilea February 14, 1910 698 Ernestina March 5, 1910 699 Hela June 5, 1910 700 Auravictrix June 5, 1910 701 Oriola July 12, 1910 702 Alauda July 16, 1910 706
- ... 14, 1910 698 Ernestina March 5, 1910 699 Hela June 5, 1910 700 Auravictrix June 5, 1910 701 Oriola july 12, 1910 702 Alauda July 16, 1910 706 Hirundo October 9, 1910 708 Raphaela February 3, 1911 709 Fringil ...
#7 Newton Lacy Pierce
Newton Lacy Pierce (July 12, 1905 Santa Ana, California – August 9, 1950) was an American astronomer . [1] American astronomer
- Newton Lacy Pierce ( july 12, 1905 Santa Ana, California – August 9, 1950) was an American astronomer . [1] American astronomer L ...
#8 Takeshi Urata
Takeshi Urata ( 浦田 武 , Urata Takeshi , 1947 – December 15, 2012) [2] was a Japanese astronomer . He was a prolific discoverer of asteroids , observing at Nihondaira Observatory . Japanese astronomer Minor planets discovered: 642 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets In 1978 he became the fi
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#9 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 §
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- ... 0 Bandersnatch 25 September 1994 list [A] 9781 Jubjubbird 31 October 1994 list [A] 9986 Hirokun 12 july 1996 list [A] 10209 Izanaki 24 August 1997 list [A] (10229) 1997 WR 3 19 November 1997 list [ ...
#10 Leonard Kornoš
Leonard Kornoš (born 1956) is a Slovak astronomer and a prolific discoverer of asteroids . [2] Slovak astronomer Minor planets discovered: 37 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets
- ... as named in his honor. [2] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 12 july 2014 ( M.P.C. 89082 ). [3] LIST OF DISCOVERED MINOR PLANETS See also: Category:Discoveries by Leona ...
#11 John Broughton
John Broughton (born 1952) [2] is an Australian amateur astronomer and artist. He is among the most prolific discoverers of minor planets worldwide, credited by the Minor Planet Center with more than a thousand discoveries made between 1997 and 2008. [1] His observations are done at Reedy Creek Obse
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#12 Cyril Jackson (astronomer)
Cyril V. Jackson (5 December 1903 – February 1988) was a South African astronomer , known for discovering 72 asteroids and a number of comets. South African astronomer Asteroids discovered: 72 1116 Catriona 5 April 1929 1186 Turnera 1 August 1929 1193 Africa 24 April 1931 1194 Aletta 13 May 1931 119
- ... 1938 2865 Laurel 31 July 1935 3768 Monroe 5 September 1937 (5452) 1937 NN 5 July 1937 7102 Neilbone 12 july 1936 (A) with H. E. Wood He was born in Ossett, Yorkshire in England ; his father emigrated to So ...
#13 Henry E. Holt
Henry E. Holt (27 September 1929 - 5 May 2019) [2] was an American astronomer and prolific discoverer of minor planets and comets , who has worked as a planetary geologist at the United States Geological Survey and Northern Arizona University . [3] American astronomer (1929–2019) For other people na
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#14 Elizabeth J. Tasker
Elizabeth J. Tasker (born 12 July 1980) is a British astrophysicist , science writer and Associate Professor at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency . She wrote The Planet Factory , which was published by Bloomsbury in 2017. This article is about the British astrophysicist. For the Australian ecol
- Elizabeth J. Tasker (born 12 july 1980) is a British astrophysicist , science writer and Associate Professor at the Japan Aerospace E ...
- ... Elizabeth Tasker . British astrophysicist Elizabeth Tasker Born Elizabeth J. Tasker ( 1980-07-12 ) 12 july 1980 (age 42) Alma mater Durham University (MSci) University of Oxford (DPhil) Scientific career In ...
#15 Antonín Rükl
Antonín Rükl (September 22, 1932 – July 12, 2016) [1] was a Czech astronomer , cartographer , and author. Czech cartographer He was born in Čáslav , Czechoslovakia . As a student he developed what was to be a lifelong interest in astronomy . He graduated from the Czech Technical University in 1956,
- Antonín Rükl (September 22, 1932 – july 12, 2016) [1] was a Czech astronomer , cartographer , and author. Czech cartographer He was born in Čás ...
#16 Wolf Bickel
Wolf Bickel (born 6 July 1942, Bensberg ) is a German amateur astronomer and a prolific discoverer of asteroids , observing at his private Bergisch Gladbach Observatory , Germany. He is the most successful German discoverer of minor planets . [2] [3] German astronomer Minor planets discovered: 687
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#17 David Healy (astronomer)
David B. Healy (22 December 1936 – 6 June 2011) was an American astrophotographer and asteroid discoverer who is known for his contributions to Burnham's Celestial Handbook . [2] David B. Healy Born 22 December 1936 Los Angeles, California Died 6 June 2011 ( 2011-06-07 ) (aged 74) Sierra Vista,
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#18 Jean-Charles Houzeau
Jean-Charles Houzeau de Lehaie (October 7, 1820 – July 12, 1888) [1] was a Belgian astronomer and journalist . A French speaker, he moved to New Orleans after getting in trouble for his politics in Belgium. Belgian astronomer and journalist Portrait of Houzeau published in The Popular Science Monthl
- Jean-Charles Houzeau de Lehaie (October 7, 1820 – july 12, 1888) [1] was a Belgian astronomer and journalist . A French speaker, he moved to New Orleans after ...
#19 Brian May
Brian Harold May CBE (born 19 July 1947) is an English guitarist, singer, composer, and astrophysicist. He achieved fame as lead guitarist of the rock band Queen . May was a co-founder of Queen with lead singer Freddie Mercury and drummer Roger Taylor . His songwriting contributions helped Queen bec
- ... s together. [80] Queen + Adam Lambert played two shows at the Hammersmith Apollo, London, on 11 and 12 july 2012. [81] [82] Both shows sold out within 24 hours of tickets going on open sale. [83] A third Lon ...
#20 Peter Kušnirák
Peter Kušnirák (born 1974) is a Slovak astronomer , discoverer of minor planets , and a prolific photometrist of light-curves at Ondřejov Observatory in the Czech Republic. [2] He was married to Slovak astronomer Ulrika Babiaková with whom he discovered 123647 Tomáško , named after their son Tomáško
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#1 Delta Geminorum
Delta Geminorum ( δ Geminorum , abbreviated Delta Gem , δ Gem ), formally named Wasat / ˈ w eɪ s ə t / , [9] [10] is a triple star system in the constellation of Gemini . Star in the constellation Gemini Delta Geminorum Location of δ Geminorum (circled) Observation data Epoch J2000 Equin
- ... ally occulted by the Sun , Moon and, rarely, by a planet ; and is eclipsed by the sun from about 10- 12 july . [18] Thus the star can be viewed the whole night, crossing the sky, in mid-January. The last occul ...
#2 Proxima Centauri
Proxima Centauri is a small, low-mass star located 4.2465 light-years (1.3020 pc ) away from the Sun in the southern constellation of Centaurus . Its Latin name means the 'nearest [star] of Centaurus'. It was discovered in 1915 by Robert Innes and is the nearest-known star to the Sun. With a quies
- ... igures" . Solar system exploration . NASA. Archived from the original on 2 January 2008 . Retrieved 12 july 2008 . Bergman, Marcel W.; Clark, T. Alan; Wilson, William J. F. (2007). Observing projects using S ...
#3 WISE 1534–1043
WISE 1534–1043 (or WISEA J153429.75-104303.3 , and referred to as " The Accident ") [2] is a brown dwarf (substellar object), Class Y , the coolest class, visible only in the infrared. It was accidentally discovered via the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer . Brown dwarf in the constellation Libra
- ... 'The Accident', an Enigmatic Brown Dwarf" . aasnova.org . American Astronomical Society . Retrieved 12 july 2021 . "Dan Caselden | Citizen Scientist / Security Engineer" . NASA Solar System Exploration . Ret ...