langs: 30 июня [ru] / june 30 [en] / 30. juni [de] / 30 juin [fr] / 30 giugno [it] / 30 de junio [es]
days: june 27 / june 28 / june 29 / june 30 / july 1 / july 2 / july 3
Asteroid / Asteroid
#1 1791 Patsayev
1791 Patsayev ( prov. designation : 1967 RE ) is a dark background asteroid from the central region of the asteroid belt , approximately 26 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 4 September 1967, by Russian astronomer Tamara Smirnova at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory in Nauchnyj, on th
- ... atsayev (1933–1971), test Engineer of the Soyuz 11 spacecraft, who died on his first spaceflight on 30 june 1971 during the vehicle's return to Earth after completing the flight program of the first manned o ...
#2 (585310) 2017 YZ1
(585310) 2017 YZ 1 , provisional designation : 2017 YZ 1 , is a sub-kilometer asteroid on an eccentric orbit, classified as near-Earth object and potentially hazardous asteroid of the Apollo group , approximately 250 meters (800 feet) in diameter. It was first observed on 20 December 2017, by astron
- ... a 15-day observation arc was listed at Torino scale 1 with a 1:21,000 chance of impacting Earth on 30 june 2047. By 9 January 2018, the geocentric 30 June 2047 uncertainty region had shrunk to ±50 million k ...
- ... cale 1 with a 1:21,000 chance of impacting Earth on 30 June 2047. By 9 January 2018, the geocentric 30 june 2047 uncertainty region had shrunk to ±50 million km. With a longer 20 day observation arc, it drop ...
- ... day observation arc, it dropped to Torino scale 0 and had a 1:670,000 chance of impacting Earth on 30 june 2047. [3] On 18 January 2018 it was removed from the Sentry Risk Table . With a 28-day observation ...
- ... servation arc, the nominal solution suggests it will be about 0.25 AU (37,000,000 km) from Earth on 30 june 2047. The 3-sigma uncertainty in the 2047 close approach distance is about ±13 million km. NUMBERIN ...
#3 (458732) 2011 MD5
(458732) 2011 MD 5 is an Apollo near-Earth asteroid around 1.2 kilometers (0.75 miles) in diameter. It is the largest asteroid known to have passed closer than the Moon. [4] On 17 September 1918 the asteroid passed 0.00234 AU (350 thousand km; 0.91 LD) from Earth [3] with a peak apparent mag
- ... 2011 MD 5 Discovery [1] [2] Discovered by Pan-STARRS 1 Discovery site Haleakala Obs. Discovery date 30 june 2011 Designations MPC designation (458732) 2011 MD 5 Alternative designations 2011 MD 5 Minor plane ...
- ... ) [4] 0.8 km [5] 1.2 km Absolute magnitude (H) 17.8 [3] 17.9 [2] 2011 MD 5 was not discovered until 30 june 2011, [1] when the asteroid was 1.3 AU (190 million km ) from Earth. The asteroid now has a 8 year ...
#4 2139 Makharadze
2139 Makharadze , provisional designation 1970 MC , is a rare-type Nysa asteroid from the inner region of the asteroid belt , approximately 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) in diameter. It was discovered on 30 June 1970, by Russian astronomer Tamara Smirnova at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory in Nauch
- ... egion of the asteroid belt , approximately 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) in diameter. It was discovered on 30 june 1970, by Russian astronomer Tamara Smirnova at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory in Nauchnyj. [ ...
- ... Discovery [1] Discovered by T. Smirnova Discovery site Crimean Astrophysical Obs. Discovery date 30 june 1970 Designations MPC designation (2139) Makharadze Named after Ozurgeti (Georgian city) [2] Altern ...
#5 1957 Angara
1957 Angara ( prov. designation : 1970 GF ) is a stony Eos asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 18 kilometers (11 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 1 April 1970, by Soviet astronomer Lyudmila Chernykh at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory in Nauchnyj, and na
- ... t drains Lake Baikal . [2] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 30 june 1977 ( M.P.C. 4190 ). [11] PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS In December 1983, a rotational lightcurve of An ...
#6 Haumea
Haumea ( minor-planet designation 136108 Haumea ) is a dwarf planet located beyond Neptune 's orbit. [24] It was discovered in 2004 by a team headed by Mike Brown of Caltech at the Palomar Observatory in the United States and disputably also in 2005 by a team headed by José Luis Ortiz Moreno at the
- ... fragments of Haumea itself. [42] Namaka, the smaller, inner satellite of Haumea, was discovered on june 30, 2005, [70] and nicknamed " Blitzen ". It is a tenth the mass of Hiʻiaka, orbits Haumea in 18 days i ...
- ... ʻiaka ≈ 310 49 880 (1.79 ± 0.11) x 10 19 January 26, 2005 Namaka ≈ 170 25 657 (1.79 ± 1.48) x 10 18 june 30, 2005 COLLISIONAL FAMILY Main article: Haumea family Haumea is the largest member of its collisional ...
#7 1789 Dobrovolsky
1789 Dobrovolsky ( prov. designation : 1966 QC ) is a Flora asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 8 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 19 August 1966, by Russian astronomer Lyudmila Chernykh at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory in Nauchnyj on the Crimean
- ... f Ukrainian–Soviet cosmonaut Georgy Dobrovolsky , commander of the Soyuz 11 spacecraft, who died on 30 june 1971 during the vehicle's return to Earth after completing the flight program of the first manned o ...
#8 (52768) 1998 OR2
(52768) 1998 OR 2 ( provisional designation 1998 OR 2 ) is an asteroid on an eccentric orbit , classified as a near-Earth object and potentially hazardous asteroid of the Amor group , with a diameter of 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) . It was discovered on 24 July 1998, by astronomers of the Near-Earth Ast
- ... D 2459000.5) Uncertainty parameter 0 Observation arc 32.68 yr (11,936 days) Earliest precovery date 30 june 1987 ( Siding Spring Obs. ) Aphelion 3.7509 AU Perihelion 1.0179 AU (just outside Earth's orbit ) S ...
#9 118401 LINEAR
118401 LINEAR , provisional designation 1999 RE 70 , is an asteroid and main-belt comet ( 176P/LINEAR ) [2] [3] that was discovered by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) 1-metre telescopes in Socorro, New Mexico on September 7, 1999. (118401) LINEAR was discovered to be cometary on No
- ... ccentricity 0.1924908 Orbital period 5.714 a Inclination 0.23795° Last perihelion 2017 March 12 [6] june 30, 2011 [7] October 18, 2005 Next perihelion 2022-Nov-21 [6] The main-belt comets are unique in that t ...
#10 1790 Volkov
1790 Volkov , provisional designation 1967 ER , is a stony Florian asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 8 kilometers in diameter. 1790 Volkov Discovery [1] Discovered by L. Chernykh Discovery site Crimean Astrophysical Obs. Discovery date 9 March 1967 Designatio
- ... 5 during the vehicle's return to Earth after completing the flight program of the Salyut station on 30 june 1971. The lunar crater Volkov is also named after him. The minor planets 1789 Dobrovolsky and 1791 ...
#11 2017 YE5
2017 YE 5 is a binary pair of asteroids of approximately equal size and mass, each about 0.9 km (0.56 mi) in diameter. Classified as a near-Earth asteroid and potentially hazardous object of the Apollo group , 2017 YE 5 was discovered by amateur astronomer Claudine Rinner at the Oukaïmeden Obser
- ... aphelion, passing by Mars from a nominal distance of 0.0441 AU (6.6 million km; 4.1 million mi) on 30 june 2018. [5] [10] OBSERVATIONS Collage of Goldstone delay-Doppler images of 2017 YE 5 during its close ...
#12 2014 Vasilevskis
2014 Vasilevskis , provisional designation 1973 JA , is a stony Phocaean asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) in diameter. It was discovered on 2 May 1973, by American astronomer Arnold Klemola at the U.S. Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton, C
- ... roper motion of stars. [2] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 30 june 1977 ( M.P.C. 4190 ). [14]
#13 1988 Delores
1988 Delores , provisional designation 1952 SV , is a stony Florian asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 5 kilometers in diameter. 1988 Delores Discovery [1] Discovered by Indiana University ( Indiana Asteroid Program ) Discovery site Goethe Link Obs. Discovery
- ... r Planet Center (MPC). [2] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 30 june 1977 ( M.P.C. 4190 ). [8]
#14 1956 Artek
1956 Artek , provisional designation 1969 TX 1 , is a dark Themistian asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 19 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 8 October 1969, by Soviet–Russian astronomer Lyudmila Chernykh at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory in Nauchn
- ... the Crimean peninsula. [2] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 30 june 1977 ( M.P.C. 4190 ). [9]
#15 504 Cora
Cora ( minor planet designation : 504 Cora ), provisional designation 1902 LK , is a metallic asteroid from the middle region of the asteroid belt , approximately 30 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered by American astronomer Solon Bailey at Harvard 's Boyden Station in Arequipa, Peru, on 30 Ju
- ... s discovered by American astronomer Solon Bailey at Harvard 's Boyden Station in Arequipa, Peru, on 30 june 1902. [15] It was later named after Cora, a figure in Inca mythology . [2] 504 Cora Discovery [1] ...
- ... Cora Discovery [1] Discovered by S. I. Bailey Discovery site Boyden Stn.(Arequipa) Discovery date 30 june 1902 Designations MPC designation (504) Cora Named after Mama Qura , second queen of the Kingdom of ...
#16 659 Nestor
659 Nestor / ˈ n ɛ s t ər / is a dark Jupiter trojan from the Greek camp , approximately 110 kilometers (68 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 23 March 1908, by German astronomer Max Wolf at Heidelberg Observatory in southern Germany, and named after King Nestor from Greek mythology. [1] [3] T
- ... curve Link an albedo of and a diameter of kilometers based on an absolute magnitude of 8.99. [5] On 30 june 2006, a dimensional estimate was also obtained from an occultation event by David Gault, when the a ...
#17 1510 Charlois
1510 Charlois , provisional designation 1939 DC , is a carbonaceous Eunomia asteroid from the middle region of the asteroid belt , approximately 24 kilometers in diameter. 1510 Charlois Shape model of Charlois from its lightcurve Discovery [1] Discovered by A. Patry Discovery site Nice Obs. Disc
- ... scovered 99 asteroids. [2] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 30 june 1977 ( M.P.C. 4190 ). [13]
#18 4337 Arecibo
4337 Arecibo ( prov. designation : 1985 GB ) is a binary Themistian asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 24 kilometers (15 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 14 April 1985, by American astronomer Edward Bowell at the Anderson Mesa Station near Flagstaff, Arizona
- ... scovered by amateur astronomers, and confirmed using the occultation method. [9] [lower-alpha 1] On 30 june 2021, astronomers across the United States prepared for another occultation by Arecibo to further f ...
#19 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
- ... 66924) 2010 DK 52 21 February 2010 list (266930) 2010 HZ 37 21 April 2010 list (266933) 2010 MT 107 30 june 2010 list (269596) 2010 AY 96 9 January 2010 list (269597) 2010 AC 99 12 January 2010 list (269599) ...
- ... st (321743) 2010 MA 67 25 June 2010 list (321744) 2010 MM 70 25 June 2010 list (321746) 2010 MW 105 30 june 2010 list (321747) 2010 MW 106 30 June 2010 list (321754) 2010 NS 38 8 July 2010 list (321756) 2010 ...
- ... t (321744) 2010 MM 70 25 June 2010 list (321746) 2010 MW 105 30 June 2010 list (321747) 2010 MW 106 30 june 2010 list (321754) 2010 NS 38 8 July 2010 list (321756) 2010 NK 85 1 July 2010 list (321759) 2010 N ...
- ... 10 list 365443 Holiday 23 June 2010 list (365445) 2010 MG 62 24 June 2010 list (365447) 2010 MY 105 30 june 2010 list (365449) 2010 NJ 1 3 July 2010 list (365455) 2010 NA 56 10 July 2010 list (365456) 2010 N ...
- ... st (367677) 2010 ML 17 17 June 2010 list (367678) 2010 MY 56 24 June 2010 list (367679) 2010 MB 104 30 june 2010 list (367681) 2010 NL 82 1 July 2010 list (367682) 2010 NB 99 12 July 2010 list (367683) 2010 ...
- ... t (398200) 2010 MR 74 26 June 2010 list (398202) 2010 MC 100 29 June 2010 list (398203) 2010 MX 105 30 june 2010 list (398204) 2010 MU 108 30 June 2010 list (398205) 2010 MO 115 30 June 2010 list (398208) 20 ...
- ... (398202) 2010 MC 100 29 June 2010 list (398203) 2010 MX 105 30 June 2010 list (398204) 2010 MU 108 30 june 2010 list (398205) 2010 MO 115 30 June 2010 list (398208) 2010 NX 31 7 July 2010 list (398210) 2010 ...
- ... (398203) 2010 MX 105 30 June 2010 list (398204) 2010 MU 108 30 June 2010 list (398205) 2010 MO 115 30 june 2010 list (398208) 2010 NX 31 7 July 2010 list (398210) 2010 NQ 87 2 July 2010 list (398212) 2010 N ...
- ... st (407305) 2010 LO 127 15 June 2010 list (407306) 2010 MJ 7 16 June 2010 list (407308) 2010 MA 107 30 june 2010 list (407310) 2010 NW 23 6 July 2010 list (407312) 2010 NR 53 10 July 2010 list (407313) 2010 ...
- ... ist (436368) 2010 LS 55 9 June 2010 list (436369) 2010 LV 69 10 June 2010 list (436370) 2010 ME 115 30 june 2010 list (436373) 2010 OT 41 30 January 2010 list (436374) 2010 OY 60 23 July 2010 list (436375) 2 ...
- ... st (441973) 2010 MN 81 27 June 2010 list (441974) 2010 MQ 92 28 June 2010 list (441976) 2010 MW 108 30 june 2010 list (441977) 2010 MJ 110 30 June 2010 list (441978) 2010 MC 111 30 June 2010 list (441979) 20 ...
- ... t (441974) 2010 MQ 92 28 June 2010 list (441976) 2010 MW 108 30 June 2010 list (441977) 2010 MJ 110 30 june 2010 list (441978) 2010 MC 111 30 June 2010 list (441979) 2010 ND 22 6 July 2010 list (441980) 2010 ...
- ... (441976) 2010 MW 108 30 June 2010 list (441977) 2010 MJ 110 30 June 2010 list (441978) 2010 MC 111 30 june 2010 list (441979) 2010 ND 22 6 July 2010 list (441980) 2010 NT 23 6 July 2010 list (441984) 2010 N ...
- ... (443006) 2013 CX 195 1 August 2010 list (443020) 2013 EX 10 28 June 2010 list (443054) 2013 ES 126 30 june 2010 list (443056) 2013 FG 6 14 July 2010 list (443266) 2014 EJ 18 8 February 2010 list (443330) 20 ...
- ... ist (443493) 2014 JB 26 25 June 2010 list (443540) 2014 KT 3 12 March 2010 list (443585) 2014 KL 73 30 june 2010 list (443593) 2014 KJ 91 9 July 2010 list (443619) 2014 MM 2 21 February 2010 list (443624) 20 ...
- ... st (445347) 2010 MQ 76 26 June 2010 list (445348) 2010 MY 84 27 June 2010 list (445349) 2010 MU 107 30 june 2010 list (445350) 2010 MY 110 30 June 2010 list (445352) 2010 NS 23 7 July 2010 list (445355) 2010 ...
- ... t (445348) 2010 MY 84 27 June 2010 list (445349) 2010 MU 107 30 June 2010 list (445350) 2010 MY 110 30 june 2010 list (445352) 2010 NS 23 7 July 2010 list (445355) 2010 NO 88 2 July 2010 list (445356) 2010 N ...
- ... list (446678) 2015 OT 9 12 June 2010 list (446698) 2015 OM 25 6 July 2010 list (446701) 2015 OX 27 30 june 2010 list (446731) 2015 OF 74 19 June 2010 list (446743) 2015 PS 1 23 June 2010 list (446744) 2015 ...
- ... st (453598) 2010 MW 84 27 June 2010 list (453599) 2010 MA 99 29 June 2010 list (453600) 2010 MS 106 30 june 2010 list (453606) 2010 NX 11 1 July 2010 list (453607) 2010 NM 17 6 July 2010 list (453609) 2010 N ...
- ... 462772) 2010 EU 130 12 January 2010 list (462789) 2010 LY 96 13 June 2010 list (462790) 2010 MH 103 30 june 2010 list (462791) 2010 NG 28 7 July 2010 list (462792) 2010 OP 29 19 July 2010 list (462794) 2010 ...
- ... t (477648) 2010 MX 89 28 June 2010 list (477649) 2010 ML 102 29 June 2010 list (477650) 2010 MR 105 30 june 2010 list (477651) 2010 NZ 31 7 July 2010 list (477652) 2010 NT 44 21 January 2010 list (477653) 20 ...
- ... 0 list (480666) 2015 OQ 51 1 May 2010 list (480676) 2015 PJ 5 27 June 2010 list (480677) 2015 PZ 12 30 june 2010 list (480703) 2015 PE 212 17 March 2010 list (480708) 2015 PX 302 7 August 2010 list (480765) ...
- ... t (482108) 2010 MC 83 27 June 2010 list (482109) 2010 MG 100 29 June 2010 list (482110) 2010 MX 108 30 june 2010 list (482111) 2010 NT 1 4 July 2010 list (482112) 2010 NN 17 6 July 2010 list (482113) 2010 NF ...
- ... (482387) 2012 AD 14 1 August 2010 list (482421) 2012 BP 133 1 August 2010 list (482430) 2012 CV 32 30 june 2010 list (482438) 2012 DK 5 29 July 2010 list (482582) 2012 XA 46 22 January 2010 list (482591) 20 ...
- ... ist (514382) 2016 RJ 33 25 May 2010 list (514401) 2016 SB 50 17 July 2010 list (514468) 2016 UT 139 30 june 2010 list (514526) 2016 WU 56 7 July 2010 list (514540) 2017 BJ 91 19 April 2010 list (514543) 2017 ...
- ... 515704) 2014 QD 366 3 February 2010 list (515831) 2015 MF 136 5 August 2010 list (515835) 2015 NC 6 30 june 2010 list (515846) 2015 OK 31 24 July 2010 list (515868) 2015 OM 88 9 July 2010 list (515879) 2015 ...
#20 (159857) 2004 LJ1
(159857) 2004 LJ 1 , provisional designation 2004 LJ 1 , is an asteroid on an eccentric orbit, classified as near-Earth object and potentially hazardous asteroid of the Apollo group , approximately 3 kilometers in diameter. The asteroid was discovered on 10 June 2004, by astronomers of the LINEAR pr
- ... tude of 15.4. [3] NUMBERING AND NAMING This minor planet was numbered by the Minor Planet Center on 30 june 2007. [9] As of 2018, it has not been named . [2]
Comet / Comet
#1 6P/d'Arrest
6P/d'Arrest (also known as d'Arrest's Comet or Comet d'Arrest ) is a periodic Jupiter-family comet in the Solar System , orbiting between Mars and Jupiter. It passed 0.15124 AU (22,625,000 km ; 14,059,000 mi ) from the Earth on August 12, 1976. [4] The most recent perihelion passage took place
- ... n 1678. [7] [8] It was first observed by Heinrich Ludwig d'Arrest, in Leipzig, Germany, on 28th and 30 june 1851. [7] The comet nucleus is estimated at about 3.2 km in diameter. [1] 6P/d was one of a trio of ...
#2 13P/Olbers
13P/Olbers is a periodic comet with an orbital period of 69 years. It fits the classical definition of a Halley-type comet with (20 years < period < 200 years). [6] Periodic comet with 70 year orbit 13P/Olbers Discovery Discovered by Heinrich Olbers Discovery date March 6, 1815 Alternative designati
- ... 29715 Orbital period 69.5 a Inclination 44.60989° Last perihelion June 19, 1956 [3] Next perihelion june 30, 2024 [4] [3] [5] Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers ( Bremen ) discovered the comet on March 6, 1815. ...
- ... en 72 and 77 years. [7] The comet was last detected in 1956. [7] It will next come to perihelion on june 30, 2024. [3] the comet will be closest to the Earth on January 10, 2094 when it passes at a distance o ...
#3 71P/Clark
71P/Clark is a periodic comet in the Solar System with an orbital period of 5.5 years. Periodic comet with 5 year orbit 71P/Clark Discovery Discovered by Michael Clark Discovery date June 9, 1973 Alternative designations 1973 V; 1978 XXIII; 1984 VIII; 1989 XX; 1994t Orbital characteristics A Epoch M
- ... -major axis 3.124 AU Eccentricity 0.4999 Orbital period 5.521 a Inclination 9.4883° Last perihelion june 30, 2017 [1] December 15, 2011 Next perihelion 2023-Jan-21 [2] It was discovered by Michael Clark at Mo ...
#4 54P/de Vico–Swift–NEAT
54P/de Vico–Swift–NEAT is a periodic comet in the Solar System first discovered by Father Francesco de Vico (Rome, Italy) on August 23, 1844. It has become a lost comet several times after its discovery. The comet makes many close approaches to Jupiter. [4] The comet was last observed on 20 December
- ... was subsequently recovered by Arnold Klemola ( Yale-Columbia Southern Observatory , Argentina ) on june 30, 1965, at magnitude 17. In 1968 the comet passed close to Jupiter which increased the perihelion dis ...
#5 C/1861 J1
The Great Comet of 1861 , formally designated C/1861 J1 and 1861 II , is a long-period comet that was visible to the naked eye for approximately 3 months. [3] It was categorized as a great comet —one of the eight greatest comets of the 19th century. [3] Astronomical object C/1861 J1 Discovery Discov
- ... , 1861, Comet C/1861 J1 passed 11.5 degrees (23 Sun-widths) from the Sun. [4] On the following day, june 30, 1861, the comet made its closest approach to the Earth at a distance of 0.1326 AU (19,840,000 km ; ...
- ... ttering , C/1861 J1 even cast shadows at night (Schmidt 1863; Marcus 1997). [5] During the night of june 30 – July 1, 1861, the famed comet observer J. F. Julius Schmidt watched in awe as the great comet C/18 ...
- ... he best opportunities for introducing myself to the astronomical world. ... OBSERVATIONS IN WRITING june 30, 1861 Raphael Semmes , commander of the CSS Sumter wrote of the June 30 escape of his vessel from Ne ...
- ... ... OBSERVATIONS IN WRITING JUNE 30, 1861 Raphael Semmes , commander of the CSS Sumter wrote of the june 30 escape of his vessel from New Orleans : The evening of the escape of the Sumter was one of those Gul ...
#6 C/2009 R1 (McNaught)
C/2009 R1 (McNaught) , one of more than fifty comets known as Comet McNaught , [4] is a non-periodic comet discovered by British-Australian astronomer Robert H. McNaught on September 9, 2009, using the Uppsala Southern Schmidt Telescope at Siding Spring Observatory in New South Wales , Australia . [
- ... June dawn". [12] C/2009 R1 is expected to eventually reach a brightness as high as magnitude 2 from june 30 to July 2, 2010, [8] the latter date marking perihelion ; however, as it brightens, its proximity to ...
Galaxy / Galaxy
#1 NGC 6300
NGC 6300 is a barred Seyfert spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ara . It is classified as SB(rs)b in the galaxy morphological classification scheme and was discovered by the Scottish astronomer James Dunlop on 30 June 1826. [3] NGC 6300 is located at about 51 million light years away from Ea
- ... y morphological classification scheme and was discovered by the Scottish astronomer James Dunlop on 30 june 1826. [3] NGC 6300 is located at about 51 million light years away from Earth. It is suspected that ...
#2 NGC 6362
NGC 6362 is a globular cluster in the constellation Ara , lying close to Apus in the southern sky. A telescope with a 150mm primary mirror is required to resolve the stars within this irregularly shaped cluster. [4] British astronomer James Dunlop first observed the cluster on 30 June 1826. It is lo
- ... this irregularly shaped cluster. [4] British astronomer James Dunlop first observed the cluster on 30 june 1826. It is located about 25,000 light-years from Earth and contains a number of blue stragglers . ...
#3 NGC 6752
NGC 6752 (also known as Caldwell 93 and nicknamed the Great Peacock Globular [7] ) is a globular cluster in the constellation Pavo . [8] It is the fourth-brightest globular cluster in the sky, after Omega Centauri , 47 Tucanae and Messier 22 , respectively. It is best seen from June to October in th
- ... ster , List of globular clusters NGC 6752 was first identified by one James Dunlop of Parramatta on 30 june 1826, who described it as an irregular bright nebula which could be resolved into a cluster of many ...
#4 NGC 6744
NGC 6744 (also known as Caldwell 101 ) is an intermediate spiral galaxy about 30 million light-years away [2] in the constellation Pavo (Peacock). It is considered as a Milky Way mimic in our immediate vicinity, displaying flocculent (fluffy) arms and an elongated core. It also has at least one dist
- ... Clouds . [3] It was discovered from Parramatta in Australia by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop on 30 june 1826. [4] Intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Pavo NGC 6744 Wide Field Imager view of a ...
Institution / Institution
#1 Château de Meudon
Meudon Castle , also known as the Royal Castle of Meudon or Imperial Palace of Meudon, is a French castle located in Meudon in the Hauts-de-Seine department . At the edge of a wooded plateau, the castle offers views of Paris and the Seine , as well as of the Chalais valley. Located between Paris and
- ... pire style decoration), furnishings, silks, etc.). On April 22, 1811, Napoleon I visited Meudon. On june 30, 1811, Meudon was placed at the disposal of Letizia Bonaparte . In April 1812, the King of Rome came ...
#2 List of solar eclipses visible from Russia
This list of solar eclipses visible from Russia enumerates the solar eclipses that have been seen and will be seen in Russia . Lists of solar eclipses Geometry of a total solar eclipse (not to scale) Solar eclipses in antiquity Solar eclipses in the Middle Ages Modern history 16th 17th 18th 19th 20t
- ... 2, 1950 ( Russian Far East ) Solar eclipse of February 25, 1952 (western Siberia ) Solar eclipse of june 30, 1954 (south of European Russia) Solar eclipse of April 30, 1957 (north-east of European Russia) Sol ...
- ... 1943 Total July 9, 1945 Total May 9, 1948 Annular September 12, 1950 Total February 25, 1952 Total june 30, 1954 Total April 30, 1957 Annular February 15, 1961 Total July 20, 1963 Total May 20, 1966 Annular ...
- ... rals , southwestern Siberia) Solar eclipse of February 14, 1934 (Russian Far East) Solar eclipse of june 30, 1935 () Solar eclipse of November 21, 1938 () Solar eclipse of July 20, 1944 (south regions) Solar ...
#3 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
- ... 1936 to the Mediterranean for the eclipse of 19 June . [18] 1973 aboard the cruise ship Monte Umbe 30 june . [19] 1999 to Truro, Cornwall for the eclipse of 11 August . [20] BRANCHES The Association held mo ...
#4 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
- ... 2015 Woolsthorpe Manor 2 July 2016 Hanwell Community Observatory 1 July 2017 Liverpool City Centre 30 june 2018 Seething Observatory, Norwich 29 June 2019 Norman Lockyer Observatory , Sidmouth, Devon 2020 a ...
#5 High Altitude Observatory
The High Altitude Observatory ( HAO ) conducts research and provides support and facilities for the solar-terrestrial physics research community in the areas of solar and heliospheric physics, and the effects of solar variability on the Earth's magnetosphere , ionosphere , and upper atmosphere . [1]
- ... ational Center for Atmospheric Research's High Altitude Observatory during a total solar eclipse on 30 june 1973 at Loiyengalani, Kenya. It was taken with a special camera designed by Gordon Newkirk of NCAR. ...
#6 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
- ... 30 list [C] 1753 Mieke 10 May 1934 list [C] 1760 Sandra 10 April 1950 list [D] 1784 Benguella 30 june 1935 list [B] 1816 Liberia 29 January 1936 list [B] 1817 Katanga 20 June 1939 list [B] 1819 L ...
#7 Haute-Provence Observatory
The Haute-Provence Observatory ( OHP , French : Observatoire de Haute-Provence ) is an astronomical observatory in the southeast of France, about 90 km east of Avignon and 100 km north of Marseille . It was established in 1937 as a national facility for French astronomers . Astronomical observat
- ... Hermod 14 October 1980 list [A] (5499) 1981 SU 2 29 September 1981 list [B] (88286) 2001 MM 24 30 june 2001 list [B] (118977) 2000 WQ 183 21 November 2000 list [B] (322655) 1999 LC 30 7 June 1999 li ...
#8 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
- ... ncinnati in 1947, under the direction of Paul Herget . [4] [5] : 63 Upon Herget's retirement on june 30, 1978, [5] : 67 the MPC was moved to the SAO, under the direction of Brian G. Marsden . [5] : ...
#9 IAU Working Group on Star Names
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) established a Working Group on Star Names ( WGSN ) in May 2016 to catalog and standardize proper names for stars for the international astronomical community. [1] It operates under Division C – Education, Outreach and Heritage. [2] IAU group to catalog an
- ... 5] included a table of 125 stars comprising the first two batches of names approved by the WGSN (on 30 june and 20 July 2016) together with names of stars (including four traditional star names: Ain , Edasic ...
- ... bulletin in November 2016. [8] The next additions were done on 1 February 2017 (13 new star names), 30 june 2017 (29), 5 September 2017 (41), 19 November 2017 (3) and 6 June 2018 (17). All 330 names are incl ...
Meteorite / Meteorite
#1 HD 169830 c
HD 169830 c is an extrasolar planet , most likely a gas giant , with a minimum mass three and a half times that of Jupiter . Its orbit is eccentric, with a period (year) of 1830 days. [2] In 2022, the true mass and inclination of HD 169830 c were measured via astrometry . [1] Extrasolar planet three
- ... r HD 169830 c Discovery Discovered by Mayor , Udry et al. Discovery site Switzerland Discovery date 30 june 2003 Detection method Radial velocity Orbital characteristics [1] Semi-major axis 3.075 +0.132 −0.1 ...
#2 HD 111232 b
HD 111232 b is an extrasolar planet that orbits at almost 2 AU with a minimum mass of 6.8 times that of Jupiter . This planet was discovered in the La Silla Observatory by Michel Mayor using the CORALIE spectrograph on 30 June 2003, along with six other planets, including HD 41004 Ab , HD 65216 b ,
- ... planet was discovered in the La Silla Observatory by Michel Mayor using the CORALIE spectrograph on 30 june 2003, along with six other planets, including HD 41004 Ab , HD 65216 b , HD 169830 c , HD 216770 b ...
- ... 2 b Discovery Discovered by Mayor et al. Discovery site La Silla Observatory , Chile Discovery date 30 june 2003 Detection method Doppler Spectroscopy ( CORALIE ) Orbital characteristics [1] Semi-major axis ...
#3 HD 142415 b
HD 142415 b is an exoplanet with the semi- amplitude of 51.3 ± 2.3 m/s . This indicates the minimum mass of 1.69 Jupiter mass , an orbital period of 386.3 days , and the semi-major axis of 1.07 astronomical units based from its stellar mass. The wild, oval pathed wobble of the star used by Doppler s
- ... HD 142415 b Discovery Discovered by Mayor et al. Discovery site La Silla Observatory Discovery date 30 june 2003 Detection method doppler spectroscopy ( CORALIE ) Orbital characteristics Apastron 1.605 AU (2 ...
- ... 5 ± 4 Semi-amplitude 51.3 ± 2.3 Star HD 142415 The planet was discovered in La Silla Observatory on 30 june 2003 by Mayor , who used the CORALIE spectrograph . SEE ALSO HD 10647 b HD 111232 b HD 141937 b HD ...
#4 Richardton meteorite
The Richardton meteorite is a 90 kilograms (200 lb) H5 Ordinary chondrite that was seen to fall at 21:48 on 30 June 1918 between Mott, North Dakota and Richardton , North Dakota , United States . [1] [2] Richardton meteorite Type Chondrite Class Ordinary chondrite Group H5 Country United States Re
- ... ardton meteorite is a 90 kilograms (200 lb) H5 Ordinary chondrite that was seen to fall at 21:48 on 30 june 1918 between Mott, North Dakota and Richardton , North Dakota , United States . [1] [2] Richardton ...
#5 HD 164922 c
HD 164922 c is an exoplanet orbiting the star HD 164922 about 72 light-years from Earth in the constellation Hercules . The exoplanet was found by using the radial velocity method , from radial-velocity measurements via observation of Doppler shifts in the spectrum of the planet's parent star. Extra
- ... h an eccentricity of 0.07. The discovery of HD 164922 c was reported in the online archive arXiv on june 30, 2016.
- ... he constellation Hercules HD 164922 c Discovery Discovered by W. M. Keck Observatory Discovery date 30 june 2016 Detection method radial velocity Orbital characteristics Semi-major axis 0.3351 (± 0.0015) [1] ...
#6 HD 164922 b
HD 164922 b is an exoplanet orbiting the star HD 164922 about 72 light-years from Earth in the constellation Hercules . Its inclination is not known, and its true mass may be significantly greater than the radial velocity lower limit of 0.36 Jupiter masses. The planet also has a low eccentricity, un
- ... h an eccentricity of 0.07. The discovery of HD 164922 b was reported in the online archive arXiv on june 30, 2016. SEE ALSO 14 Herculis b
#7 HD 216770 b
HD 216770 b is an extrasolar planet orbiting the star HD 216770 . It has a mass about two thirds that of Jupiter , largest planet in the Solar System . But unlike the gas giants in the Solar System, it orbits in a very eccentric orbit around the star. The mean distance from the star is slightly larg
- ... inus HD 216770 b Discovery Discovered by Mayor et al. Discovery site California, USA Discovery date june 30, 2003 Detection method Doppler spectroscopy Orbital characteristics Apastron 0.63 AU (94,000,000 km) ...
#8 HD 108874 b
HD 108874 b is a gas giant announced in 2003. [1] The orbit lies in the star's habitable zone . [3] It is expected that any moons orbiting this planet are enriched in carbon , and are thus quite different from the silicate -rich bodies in the Solar System . [4] The planet is possibly in a 4 : 1 or
- ... s HD 108874 b Discovery Discovered by Butler et al. [1] Discovery site United States Discovery date june 30, 2003 Detection method radial velocity Orbital characteristics Semi-major axis 1.053 ± 0.061 AU (157 ...
#9 HD 10647 b
HD 10647 b , also catalogued as q 1 Eridani b , is an extrasolar planet approximately 57 light-years away in the constellation of Eridanus (the River ). The planet is a mid-Jovian that orbits 103% farther from the star than Earth to the Sun . It takes about 33 months to orbit with semi- amplitude of
- ... idanus HD 10647 b Discovery Discovered by Mayor et al. Discovery site Paris , France Discovery date 30 june 2003 Detection method Doppler Spectroscopy Orbital characteristics Semi-major axis 2.03 ± 0.15 AU ( ...
Nebula / Nebula
#1 Mz 3
Mz 3 ( Menzel 3 ) is a young bipolar planetary nebula (PN) in the constellation Norma that is composed of a bright core and four distinct high-velocity outflows that have been named lobes, columns, rays, and chakram . These nebulosities are described as: two spherical bipolar lobes, two outer large
- ... University ) on observations done with the Hubble Space Telescope . The telescope was later used on june 30, 1998 by Raghvendra Sahai and John Trauger of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory to picture the PN.
Researcher / Researcher
#1 Solon Irving Bailey
Solon Irving Bailey (December 29, 1854 – June 5, 1931) was an American astronomer and discoverer of the main-belt asteroid 504 Cora , on June 30, 1902. [1] [2] [3] American astronomer Solon Irving Bailey Bailey in 1932 Born ( 1854-12-29 ) December 29, 1854 Lisbon, New Hampshire , U.S. Died June 5, 1
- ... 4 – June 5, 1931) was an American astronomer and discoverer of the main-belt asteroid 504 Cora , on june 30, 1902. [1] [2] [3] American astronomer Solon Irving Bailey Bailey in 1932 Born ( 1854-12-29 ) Decemb ...
#2 Pietro Baracchi
Pietro Paolo Giovanni Ernesto Baracchi (25 February 1851 – 23 July 1926) was an Italian -born astronomer, active in Australia and Government Astronomer of Victoria (Australia) 1900-15. [1] Baracchi was born in Florence and took a degree in civil engineering. In 1876 he sailed for New Zealand , but s
- ... here to measure longitudes , he returned to Melbourne and became an acting government astronomer on 30 june 1895 on Robert L. J. Ellery 's retirement. [1] Baracchi was awarded the Order of Knight Commander o ...
#3 Omer Blaes
Omer Michael Blaes (born April 30, 1961) is an American astrophysicist. He is a professor of physics at University of California, Santa Barbara . American astrophysicist Omer Blaes Born April 30, 1961 ( 1961-04-30 ) (age 61) Alma mater Queen Mary University of London (BSc) International School
- ... at UCSB on July 1, 2004. Blaes served as chair of the UCSB physics department from July 1, 2010, to june 30, 2013. [1] His research focuses on theoretical astrophysics (X- and gamma-ray astronomy) and compact ...
#4 Owen Biddle Sr.
Owen Biddle Sr. (1737 – March 10, 1799) was a clockmaker and watchmaker by trade, [1] a merchant in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , an American Revolutionary War Colonel, and an astronomer and scientist . American clockmaker and astronomer
- ... as a delegate to the Provincial Conference January 23, 1775; member of the Committee of Safety from june 30, 1775, to July 22, 1776, during which period he served as de facto Governor of Pennsylvania on July ...
#5 Eduard Heis
Eduard Heis (18 February 1806, Cologne – 30 June 1877 in Münster ) was a German mathematician and astronomer . German mathematician and astronomer Eduard Heis He completed his education at the University of Bonn in 1827, then taught mathematics at a school in Cologne. In 1832 he taught at Aachen , a
- Eduard Heis (18 February 1806, Cologne – 30 june 1877 in Münster ) was a German mathematician and astronomer . German mathematician and astronomer E ...
#6 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
- ... gue 11 April 1996 list 26909 Lefschetz 24 April 1996 list 26950 Legendre 11 May 1997 list 26955 Lie 30 june 1997 list 26960 Liouville 8 July 1997 list 26993 Littlewood 3 December 1997 list 27056 Ginoloria 26 ...
- ... list (72831) 2001 HJ 14 23 April 2001 list (73868) 1997 AD 6 1 January 1997 list (73923) 1997 MU 1 30 june 1997 list (73993) 1998 FZ 4 22 March 1998 list (74056) 1998 KM 9 28 May 1998 list (74068) 1998 MJ 4 ...
- ... t (524110) 2000 RO 36 2 September 2000 list (524949) 2004 HR 74 10 May 2000 list (539232) 2016 OQ 4 30 june 1997 list
#7 Marie Henri Andoyer
Marie Henri Andoyer (October 1, 1862 in Paris – June 12, 1929) was a French astronomer and mathematician. French astronomer and mathematician
- ... nomer and mathematician BIOGRAPHY Andoyer was elected member of the French Académie des sciences on june 30, 1919 in the astronomy section. He was member of the Bureau des longitudes . The following short not ...
#8 France A. Córdova
France Anne-Dominic Córdova (born August 5, 1947) is an American astrophysicist and administrator who was the fourteenth director of the National Science Foundation . [1] Previously, she was the eleventh President of Purdue University from 2007 to 2012. [2] She now serves as President of the Science
- ... g) Sethuraman Panchanathan 11th President of the Purdue University System In office July 16, 2007 – june 30, 2012 Preceded by Martin C. Jischke Succeeded by Timothy Sands (acting) 7th Chancellor of the Univer ...
#9 Joel Stebbins
Joel Stebbins (July 30, 1878 – March 16, 1966) was an American astronomer who pioneered photoelectric photometry in astronomy . He was director of the University of Illinois Observatory from 1903 to 1922 where he performed innovative work with the selenium cell . [1] In 1922 he became director of th
- ... servatory until his final retirement in 1958. American astronomer Joel Stebbins Born ( 1878-06-30 ) june 30, 1878 Omaha, Nebraska Died March 16, 1966 (1966-03-16) (aged 87) Palo Alto, California Nationality A ...
#10 Niccolò Cabeo
Niccolò Cabeo , SJ (also known as Nicolaus Cabeus ; February 26, 1586 – June 30, 1650) was an Italian Jesuit philosopher , theologian , engineer and mathematician . This article includes a list of references , related reading or external links , but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline
- Niccolò Cabeo , SJ (also known as Nicolaus Cabeus ; February 26, 1586 – june 30, 1650) was an Italian Jesuit philosopher , theologian , engineer and mathematician . This article in ...
#11 Lowell Wood
Lowell Lincoln Wood Jr. (born 1941) is an American astrophysicist who has been involved with the Strategic Defense Initiative and with geoengineering studies. He has been affiliated with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the Hoover Institution , and chaired the EMP Commission . [1] Wood is
- ... prolific inventor listed on 1,761 U.S. patents as of August 21, 2018. Wood passed Thomas Edison on june 30, 2015, becoming the all-time most prolific inventor from the United States based on number of issued ...
#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
- ... 406352) 2007 RC 162 15 September 2007 list (406737) 2008 HP 2 25 April 2008 list (414283) 2008 MW 4 30 june 2008 list (418419) 2008 MT 1 28 June 2008 list 423205 Echezeaux 5 September 2004 list (423207) 2004 ...
#13 Christoph Scheiner
Christoph Scheiner SJ (25 July 1573 (or 1575) – 18 June 1650) was a Jesuit priest, physicist and astronomer in Ingolstadt . Jesuit priest, physicist and astronomer (1573–1650) Oil on canvas portrait of Christoph Scheiner.
- ... as a Deacon. He was ordained by suffragan bishop Marcus Lyresius. Scheiner finished his studies on 30 june 1609 with his first work, Theses Theologicae and with a disputation (PhD in theology). On 18 April ...
#14 Charles Messier
Charles Messier ( French: [ʃaʁl me.sje] ; 26 June 1730 – 12 April 1817) was a French astronomer . He published an astronomical catalogue consisting of 110 nebulae and star clusters , which came to be known as the Messier objects . Messier's purpose for the catalogue was to help astronomical
- ... ociety ; in 1769, he was elected a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences ; and on 30 june 1770, he was elected to the French Academy of Sciences . He was given the nickname "Ferret of Comet ...
#15 Stephen Gray (scientist)
Stephen Gray (December 1666 – 7 February 1736) was an English dyer and astronomer who was the first to systematically experiment with electrical conduction . Until his work in 1729 the emphasis had been on the simple generation of static charges and investigations of the static phenomena (electric s
- ... that silk would not carry the 'virtue', while the thicker pack-thread and wire could. Then between 30 june and 2 July 1729 while in Kent he extended this first electrical network and made many new discoveri ...
#16 Erich Przybyllok
Erich Przybyllok (30 June 1880 – 11 September 1954) [1] was a German astronomer and physicist, who was a member of the scientific staff on Wilhelm Filchner 's Second German Antarctic Expedition , 1911–13. [2] After studies at Freiburg and receiving his doctorate in 1904, Przybyllock worked as a rese
- Erich Przybyllok ( 30 june 1880 – 11 September 1954) [1] was a German astronomer and physicist, who was a member of the scient ...
#17 Roger Davies (astrophysicist)
Roger Llewelyn Davies (born 13 January 1954) is a British astronomer and cosmologist, one of the so-called Seven Samurai collaboration who discovered an apparent concentration of mass in the Universe called the Great Attractor . [1] He is the Philip Wetton Professor of Astrophysics at Oxford Univers
- ... Astronomy Meeting 2012 7th President of the European Astronomical Society Incumbent Assumed office 30 june 2017 Preceded by Thierry Courvoisier [ fr ] 87th President of the Royal Astronomical Society In off ...
#18 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
- ... anuary 1989 list 7096 Napier 3 November 1992 list 7120 Davidgavine 4 January 1989 list 7170 Livesey 30 june 1987 list (7177) 1990 TF 9 October 1990 list 7247 Robertstirling 12 October 1991 list 7345 Happer 2 ...
#19 Alan C. Gilmore
Alan Charles Gilmore (born 1944 in Greymouth , New Zealand ) is a New Zealand astronomer and a discoverer of minor planets and other astronomical objects . [2] [3] New Zealand astronomer For other people of a similar name, see Alan Gilmour (disambiguation) . Asteroids discovered: 42 [1] see § Li
- ... 985 4154 Rumsey July 10, 1985 4243 Nankivell April 4, 1981 4248 Ranald April 23, 1984 4409 Kissling june 30, 1989 4819 Gifford May 24, 1985 4837 Bickerton June 30, 1989 5207 Hearnshaw April 15, 1988 5251 Brad ...
- ... 981 4248 Ranald April 23, 1984 4409 Kissling June 30, 1989 4819 Gifford May 24, 1985 4837 Bickerton june 30, 1989 5207 Hearnshaw April 15, 1988 5251 Bradwood May 18, 1985 5311 Rutherford April 3, 1981 5718 Ro ...
#20 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
- ... a 3 May 1935 1641 Tana 25 July 1935 1676 Kariba 15 June 1939 1712 Angola 28 May 1935 1784 Benguella 30 june 1935 1816 Liberia 29 January 1936 1817 Katanga 20 June 1939 1948 Kampala 3 April 1935 1949 Messina ...
Science / Science
#1 Observational cosmology
Observational cosmology is the study of the structure, the evolution and the origin of the universe through observation , using instruments such as telescopes and cosmic ray detectors. Study of the origin of the universe (structure and evolution) Part of a series on Physical cosmology Big Bang · U
- ... r over 220,000 galaxies; data collection was completed in 2002, and the final data set was released 30 june 2003. [19] (In addition to mapping large-scale patterns of galaxies, 2dF established an upper limit ...
#2 Redshift
In physics , a redshift is an increase in the wavelength , and corresponding decrease in the frequency and photon energy , of electromagnetic radiation (such as light ). The opposite change, a decrease in wavelength and simultaneous increase in frequency and energy, is known as a negative redshift,
- ... r over 220,000 galaxies; data collection was completed in 2002, and the final data set was released 30 june 2003. [81] The Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), is ongoing as of 2013 and aims to measure the redsh ...
Star / Star
#1 Theta Aurigae
Theta Aurigae ( θ Aurigae , abbreviated Theta Aur , θ Aur ) is a binary star in the constellation of Auriga . Based upon parallax measurements, the distance to this system is about 166 light-years (51 parsecs ) . [1] Binary star in the constellation Auriga θ Aurigae Location of θ Aurigae (circled) O
- ... an entire multiple systems . [14] It approved the name Mahasim for the component Theta Aurigae A on 30 june 2017 and it is now so included in the List of IAU-approved Star Names. [9] It is known as 五車四 (the ...
#2 Zeta Piscium
Zeta Piscium ( ζ Piscium , abbreviated Zet Psc , ζ Psc ) is a quintuple [2] star system in the zodiac constellation of Pisces . Based upon parallax measurements obtained during the Hipparcos mission, it is located roughly 170 light-years (52 parsecs ) distant from the Sun . [1] Star system in the co
- ... an entire multiple systems . [13] It approved the name Revati for the constituent Zeta Piscium A on 30 june 2017 and it is now so included in the List of IAU-approved Star Names. [7] Where a component letter ...
#3 Upsilon1 Hydrae
Upsilon 1 Hydrae ( υ 1 Hydrae , abbreviated Ups 1 Hya , υ 1 Hya ), also named Zhang , [6] is a yellow-hued star in the constellation of Hydra . It is visible to the naked eye, having an apparent visual magnitude of 4.12. [2] Based upon an annual parallax shift of 12.36 mas as seen from Earth, [1]
- ... o catalog and standardize proper names for stars. The WGSN approved the name Zhang for this star on 30 june 2017 and it is now so included in the List of IAU-approved Star Names. [6] PROPERTIES With a stella ...
#4 31 Lyncis
31 Lyncis is the fourth-brightest star in the constellation of Lynx . It has the traditional name Alsciaukat , pronounced / æ l ʃ i ˈ ɔː k æ t / . [9] The orange-hued star is visible to the naked eye with a baseline apparent visual magnitude of +4.25. [2] It is a single [10] star located about 380
- ... alog and standardize proper names for stars. The WGSN approved the name Alsciaukat for this star on 30 june 2017 and it is now so included in the List of IAU-approved Star Names. [9]
#5 Epsilon Cygni
Epsilon Cygni ( ε Cygni , abbreviated Epsilon Cyg , ε Cyg ) is multiple star system in the constellation of Cygnus . With an apparent visual magnitude of 2.48, it is readily visible to the naked eye at night as one of the brighter members of Cygnus. Based upon parallax measurement, Epsilon Cygni is
- ... n entire multiple systems . [12] It approved the name Aljanah for the component Epsilon Cygni Aa on 30 june 2017. It had previously approved the name Gienah for Gamma Corvi A on 6 November 2016. Both are now ...
#6 Zeta Aurigae
Zeta Aurigae or ζ Aurigae , traditionally known as Sadatoni ( / s æ d ə ˈ t oʊ n i / ), [13] is a binary star system in the northern constellation of Auriga . Based upon parallax measurements made during the Hipparcos mission, this system is approximately 790 light-years (240 parsecs ) distant from
- ... [18] It approved the names Saclateni for the component Zeta Aurigae A and Haedus for Eta Aurigae on 30 june 2017 and they are both now so included in the List of IAU-approved Star Names. [14] In Chinese , 柱 ...
#7 Chinese star names
Chinese star names ( Chinese : 星 名 , xīng míng ) are named according to ancient Chinese astronomy and astrology . The sky is divided into star mansions ( 星 宿 , xīng xiù , also translated as "lodges") and asterisms ( 星 官 , xīng guān ). [1] The system of 283 asterisms under Three Enclosures and Twenty
- ... Forbidden enclosure . Xuán Gē became the official name. Xuange for this star by approval of IAU in 30 june 2017 [7] 大角 Dà Jiǎo Great Horn Alpha Boötis [15] Arcturus A single-star asterism within the Neck ma ...
- ... terism in the Legs mansion. Fù Lù became the official name Fulu for this star by approval of IAU in 30 june 2017 [7] 策 Cè Whip Gamma Cassiopeiae [13] A single-star asterism in the Legs mansion. 土司空 Tǔ Sī Kōn ...
- ... rism in the Tail mansion. Fù Yuè became the official name Fuyue for this star by approval of IAU in 30 june 2017 [7] 天乳 Tiān Rǔ Celestial Milk Mu Serpentis [16] Serpens A single-star asterism in the Root man ...
- ... in the Net mansion. Tiān Guān became the official name Tianguan for this star by approval of IAU in 30 june 2017 [7] 太尊 Tài Zūn Royal Psi Ursae Majoris [39] Ursa Major A single-star asterism in the Purple Fo ...
- ... enclosure . Tài Yáng Shǒu became the official name Taiyangshou for this star by approval of IAU in 30 june 2017 [7] 輔 Fǔ Assistant 80 Ursae Majoris [40] Alcor A single-star asterism in the Purple Forbidden ...
#8 Xi Geminorum
Xi Geminorum ( ξ Geminorum , abbreviated Xi Gem , ξ Gem ), formally named Alzirr / ˈ æ l z ər / , [10] is a star in the zodiac constellation of Gemini . It forms one of the four feet of the outline demarcating the Gemini twins. [11] The star has an apparent visual magnitude of 3.35, [2] which is bri
- ... catalog and standardize proper names for stars. The WGSN approved the name Alzirr for this star on 30 june 2017 and it is now so included in the List of IAU-approved Star Names. [10] This star, along with G ...
#9 Zeta Tauri
Zeta Tauri ( ζ Tauri , abbreviated Zeta Tau , ζ Tau ) is a binary star in the zodiac constellation of Taurus , the Bull. It has an apparent visual magnitude of about 3.0, which is bright enough to be seen with the naked eye. Parallax measurements place it at a distance of roughly 440 light-years f
- ... than entire multiple systems . [15] It approved the name Tianguan for the component Zeta Tauri A on 30 june 2017 and it is now so included in the List of IAU-approved Star Names. [16] PROPERTIES A visual ban ...
#10 Omicron Geminorum
Omicron Geminorum ( ο Geminorum , abbreviated Omicron Gem , ο Gem ), also named Jishui , [10] is a solitary [11] star in the constellation of Gemini . It is faintly visible to the naked eye with an apparent visual magnitude of 4.90. [2] Based upon an annual parallax shift of 19.61 mas , [1] it is
- ... catalog and standardize proper names for stars. The WGSN approved the name Jishui for this star on 30 june 2017 and it is now so included in the List of IAU-approved Star Names. [10] PROPERTIES This is an F ...
#11 Zeta Cassiopeiae
Zeta Cassiopeiae , Latinized from ζ Cassiopeiae , and officially named Fulu / ˈ f uː l uː / , [9] is a variable star [8] in the constellation of Cassiopeia . It has a blue-white hue and is classified as a B-type subgiant with an apparent magnitude of +3.66. Based upon parallax measurements, it is ap
- ... log and standardize proper names for stars. The WGSN approved the name Fulu for Zeta Cassiopeiae on 30 june 2017 and it is now so included in the List of IAU-approved Star Names. [9] PROPERTIES Cassiopeia st ...
#12 G Scorpii
G Scorpii (abbreviated G Sco ), also named Fuyue , is a giant star in the constellation of Scorpius . It has an apparent magnitude of +3.19. It is approximately 126 light-years from the Sun . Star in the constellation Scorpius G Scorpii Location of G Scorpii (circled) Observation data Epoch J2000
- ... o catalog and standardize proper names for stars. The WGSN approved the name Fuyue for this star on 30 june 2017 and it is now so included in the List of IAU-approved Star Names. [12] G Scorpii bore the trad ...
#13 8 Draconis
8 Draconis , formally named Taiyi / ˌ t aɪ ˈ j iː / , [11] is a single [12] star in the northern circumpolar constellation of Draco . Based upon an annual parallax shift of 34.14 mas as seen from the Earth , [13] the star is located approximately 96 light-years from the Sun . It is moving furthe
- ... catalogue and standardize proper names for stars. The WGSN approved the name Taiyi for this star on 30 june 2017 and it is now so entered on the List of IAU-approved Star Names. [11]
#14 Delta Virginis
Delta Virginis ( δ Virginis , abbreviated Del Vir , δ Vir ), formally named Minelauva / ˌ m ɪ n ə ˈ l ɔː v ə / , [9] is a star in the zodiac constellation of Virgo . With an apparent visual magnitude of 3.4, [5] this star is bright enough to be seen with the naked eye. Based upon parallax measuremen
- ... talog and standardize proper names for stars. The WGSN approved the name Minelauva for this star on 30 june 2017 and it is now so included in the List of IAU-approved Star Names. [9] This star, along with Be ...
#15 List of proper names of stars
These names of stars that have either been approved by the International Astronomical Union or which have been in somewhat recent use. IAU approval comes mostly from its Working Group on Star Names , which has been publishing a "List of IAU-approved Star Names" since 2016. As of August 2018, the lis
- ... 3] included a table of 125 stars comprising the first two batches of names approved by the WGSN (on 30 june and 20 July 2016) together with names of stars adopted by the IAU Executive Committee Working Group ...
- ... etin, dated November 2016. [5] The next additions were done on 1 February 2017 (13 new star names), 30 june 2017 (29), 5 September 2017 (41), 17 November 2017 (3), 1 June 2018 (17), and on 10 August 2018 (6) ...
#16 Alpha Herculis
Alpha Herculis ( α Herculis , abbreviated Alpha Her , α Her ), also designated 64 Herculis , is a multiple star system in the constellation of Hercules . Appearing as a single point of light to the naked eye, it is resolvable into a number of components through a telescope. It has a combined apparen
- ... names for stars. The WGSN approved the name Rasalgethi for the component Alpha Herculis A (α 1 ) on 30 june 2016 and it is now so included in the List of IAU-approved Star Names. [16] The term ra's al-jaθiyy ...
#17 Alpha Vulpeculae
Alpha Vulpeculae ( α Vulpeculae , abbreviated Alpha Vul , α Vul ), officially named Anser / ˈ æ n s ər / , [10] is the brightest star in the constellation of Vulpecula . It is approximately 291 light-years from Earth . It forms a wide optical binary with 8 Vulpeculae . [11] Star in the constellati
- ... o catalog and standardize proper names for stars. The WGSN approved the name Anser for this star on 30 june 2017 and it is now so included in the List of IAU-approved Star Names. [10] DESCRIPTION Amateur ima ...
#18 HD 169830
HD 169830 is a star in the southern constellation of Sagittarius . It has a yellow-white hue and is dimly visible to the naked eye with an apparent visual magnitude of +5.90. [2] The star is located at a distance of 120 light years from the Sun based on parallax . It is drifting closer with a radi
- ... nced the discovery of a minimum mass 3 M J planet in a 226-day orbit. [12] [6] Three years later on june 30, 2003, the same team, using the same method, discovered a minimum mass 3.5 M J second planet orbitin ...
#19 Lambda Boötis
Lambda Boötis ( λ Boötis , abbreviated Lam Boo , λ Boo ), also named Xuange [10] ( / ˈ ʃ w ɛ n ɡ ə / [ citation needed ] ), is a star in the northern constellation of Boötes . Based on parallax measurements, it is approximately 99 light-years from the Sun . [1] Star in the constellation of Boötes λ
- ... alog and standardize proper names for stars. The WGSN approved the name Xuange for Lambda Boötis on 30 june 2017 and it is now so included in the List of IAU-approved Star Names. [10] This star, along with t ...
#20 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
- ... he whole night, crossing the sky, in mid-January. The last occultation by a planet was by Saturn on june 30, 1857, and the next will be by Venus on August 12, 2420. [ citation needed ] In 1930, the dwarf plan ...