langs: 1 мая [ru] / may 1 [en] / 1. mai [de] / 1er mai [fr] / 1º maggio [it] / 1 de mayo [es]
days: april 28 / april 29 / april 30 / may 1 / may 2 / may 3 / may 4
Asteroid / Asteroid
#1 3428 Roberts
3428 Roberts ( prov. designation : 1952 JH ) is a background asteroid from the central regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 17 kilometers (11 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 1 May 1952, by Indiana University's Indiana Asteroid Program at its Goethe Link Observatory near Brooklyn, In
- ... ons of the asteroid belt , approximately 17 kilometers (11 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 1 may 1952, by Indiana University's Indiana Asteroid Program at its Goethe Link Observatory near Brooklyn ...
- ... d by Indiana University ( Indiana Asteroid Program ) Discovery site Goethe Link Obs. Discovery date 1 may 1952 Designations MPC designation (3428) Roberts Named after Walter Orr Roberts [1] (American ast ...
#2 (144898) 2004 VD17
(144898) 2004 VD 17 , provisional designation 2004 VD 17 , is a sub-kilometer asteroid , classified as near-Earth object of the Apollo group once thought to have a low probability of impacting Earth on 4 May 2102. [3] It reached a Torino Scale rating of 2 and a Palermo Technical Impact Hazard Scale
- ... ble on 14 February 2008. [8] It will pass 0.021 AU (3,100,000 km ; 2,000,000 mi ) from the Earth on 1 may 2032, allowing a refinement to the orbit. [1] PROPERTIES It has a spectral type of E . [2] This sug ...
#3 7505 Furusho
7505 Furusho , provisional designation 1997 AM 2 , is a stony asteroid and sizable Mars-crosser on an eccentric orbit from the asteroid belt , approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 3 January 1997, by Japanese astronomer Takao Kobayashi at the Ōizumi Observatory in
- ... rization of astronomy. [1] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 1 may 2003 ( M.P.C. 48388 ). [7] PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Furusho is an assumed S-type asteroid . [3] ROT ...
#4 977 Philippa
977 Philippa ( prov. designation : A922 GA or 1922 LV ) is a large background asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 65 kilometers (40 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 6 April 1922, by Russian–French astronomer Benjamin Jekhowsky at the Algiers Observatory in No
- ... Heidelberg Observatory in December 1912. The body's observation arc begins at Vienna Observatory on 1 may 1922, or one month after its official discovery observation at Algiers. [1] NAMING This minor plane ...
#5 (7335) 1989 JA
(7335) 1989 JA , provisional designation 1989 JA , is a stony asteroid of the Apollo group, classified as near-Earth object and potentially hazardous asteroid , approximately 1 kilometer in diameter. It was discovered on 1 May 1989, by American astronomer Eleanor Helin at the U.S. Palomar Observator
- ... ct and potentially hazardous asteroid , approximately 1 kilometer in diameter. It was discovered on 1 may 1989, by American astronomer Eleanor Helin at the U.S. Palomar Observatory in California. [8] On 27 ...
- ... tory in May 2022 Discovery [1] Discovered by E. F. Helin Discovery site Palomar Obs. Discovery date 1 may 1989 Designations MPC designation (7335) 1989 JA Alternative designations 1989 JA Minor planet cate ...
#6 806 Gyldénia
806 Gyldénia , provisional designation 1915 WX , is a carbonaceous asteroid from the outer region of the asteroid belt , approximately 63 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 18 April 1915, by German astronomer Max Wolf at Heidelberg Observatory in southern Germany. [12] The discovery observ
- ... as ignored for orbital determination, with the first used observation made at Vienna Observatory on 1 may 2015, reducing the asteroid's observation arc by 2 weeks. [12] 806 Gyldénia Discovery [1] Discove ...
#7 Makemake
Makemake [lower-alpha 6] ( minor-planet designation 136472 Makemake ) is a dwarf planet and – depending on how they are defined – the second-largest Kuiper belt object in the classical population , [lower-alpha 2] with a diameter approximately 60% that of Pluto . [24] [25] It has one known satellite
- ... d in photographic plates of the Palomar Observatory's Digitized Sky Survey from January 29, 1955 to may 1, 1998. [31] Despite its relative brightness (a fifth as bright as Pluto), [lower-alpha 7] Makemake w ...
#8 10249 Harz
10249 Harz , provisional designation 9515 P-L , is a background asteroid from the central regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 17 October 1960, by Ingrid and Cornelis van Houten at Leiden, and Tom Gehrels at Palomar Observatory in
- ... wn as Hexentanzplatz . [1] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 1 may 2003 ( M.P.C. 48390 ). [10]
#9 746 Marlu
746 Marlu ( prov. designation : A913 EJ or 1913 QY ) is a dark and large background asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 72 kilometers (45 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 1 March 1913, by German astronomer Franz Kaiser at the Heidelberg Observatory in southwe
- ... a corresponding albedo of ( 0.04 ± 0.01 ) and ( 0.04 ± 0.05 ). [5] [13] An asteroid occultation on 1 may 1985, gave a best-fit ellipse dimension of ( 72.0 km × 65.0 km ) with an intermediate quality ratin ...
#10 4 Vesta
Vesta ( minor-planet designation : 4 Vesta ) is one of the largest objects in the asteroid belt , with a mean diameter of 525 kilometres (326 mi) . [10] It was discovered by the German astronomer Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers on 29 March 1807 [6] and is named after Vesta , the virgin goddess of
- ... April 1996). [118] On 1 December 2012, Vesta had a magnitude of 6.6, but it had decreased to 8.4 by 1 may 2013. [118] 2014 Conjunction of Ceres and Vesta near the star Gamma Virginis on 5 July 2014 in the ...
#11 2016 DV1
2016 DV 1 is a near-Earth asteroid estimated to be roughly 29–65 meters (95–210 feet) in diameter. It is a fast rotating asteroid of the Apollo group which was first observed by the Mount Lemmon Survey on 28 February 2016, just days before it passed Earth at 1 lunar distance (LD) on 3 March 2016.
- ... near-Earth population shows a bimodal distribution with two albedo-peaks at 0.25 and 0.05, 2016 DV 1 may measure 29–65 meters (95–210 feet) in diameter, [lower-alpha 1] for a corresponding stony and carbo ...
#12 8900 AAVSO
8900 AAVSO , provisional designation 1995 UD 2 , is a stony background asteroid from the central region of the asteroid belt , approximately 5.5 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered by American amateur astronomer Dennis di Cicco at the U.S Sudbury Observatory ( 817 ) , Massachusetts, on 24 Octo
- ... Pickeringia is named. [2] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 1 may 2003 ( M.P.C. 48388) . [9] PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS LIGHTCURVE In May 2010, a rotational lightcurve ...
#13 26858 Misterrogers
26858 Misterrogers ( / ˌ m ɪ s t ər ˈ r ɒ dʒ ər z / ), provisional designation 1993 FR , is a stony asteroid and sizable Mars-crosser on an eccentric orbit from the asteroid belt , approximately 5.1 miles (8.2 kilometers) in diameter. It was discovered on March 21, 1993, by American astronomer Elean
- ... tsburgh, Pennsylvania. [9] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on may 1, 2003 ( M.P.C. 48396 ). [10] Rogers had a lifelong fascination with the sky and astronomy , obtained ...
#14 10245 Inselsberg
10245 Inselsberg , provisional designation 6071 P-L , is a Gefion asteroid from the central regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 7 kilometers (4 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 24 September 1960, by Ingrid and Cornelis van Houten at Leiden, and Tom Gehrels at Palomar Observatory in
- ... in Thuringia, Germany. [1] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 1 may 2003 ( M.P.C. 48390 ). [7]
#15 20461 Dioretsa
20461 Dioretsa / d aɪ . ə ˈ r ɛ t s ə / is a centaur and damocloid on a retrograde , cometary -like orbit from the outer Solar System . It was discovered on 8 June 1999, by members of the LINEAR team at the Lincoln Laboratory Experimental Test Site near Socorro, New Mexico, United States. [1] The hi
- ... in the Solar System . [2] The approved naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 1 may 2003 ( M.P.C. 48396 ). [7] PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS According to observations made with the 10-mete ...
#16 9983 Rickfienberg
9983 Rickfienberg ( prov. designation : 1995 DA ) is a carbonaceous asteroid from the middle region of the asteroid belt , approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 19 February 1995, by American astronomer Dennis di Cicco at his private Sudbury Observatory ( 817 ) , M
- ... 3243 Skytel is named. [2] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 1 may 2003 ( M.P.C. 48389 ). [9] PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS LIGHTCURVE During the asteroid's opposition in ...
#17 10244 Thüringer Wald
10244 Thüringer Wald , provisional designation 4668 P-L , is a Vestian asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 3.3 kilometers (2.1 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 26 September 1960, by Ingrid and Cornelis van Houten at Leiden, and Tom Gehrels at Palomar Observat
- ... ge in central Germany. [1] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 1 may 2003 ( M.P.C. 48390 ). [8]
#18 21062 Iasky
21062 Iasky , provisional designation 1991 JW 1 , is a dark background asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 19 kilometers (12 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 13 May 1991, by American astronomers Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker at the Palomar Observatory in Calif
- ... of Western Australia . [1] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 1 may 2003 ( M.P.C. 48396 ). [6] PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS According to the survey carried out by the NEOW ...
#19 24626 Astrowizard
24626 Astrowizard , provisional designation 1980 TS 3 , is a dark background asteroid from the central regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 7 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 9 October 1980, by American astronomer couple Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker at the Palomar Observatory in
- ... wearing a wizard costume. The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 1 may 2003 ( M.P.C. 48396 ). [6]
#20 14 Irene
Irene / aɪ ˈ r iː n iː / ( minor planet designation : 14 Irene ) is a large main-belt asteroid , discovered by the English astronomer John Russell Hind on May 19, 1851. It is orbiting the Sun at a distance of 2.585 AU with a period of 4.16 yr and an eccentricity of 0.168. The orbital plane is ti
- ... tion of the Works of Industry of All Nations in the Crystal Palace of Hyde Park , London , ran from may 1 until October 18, 1851. Hind suggested that the symbol for the asteroid should be "A dove carrying a ...
Comet / Comet
#1 118P/Shoemaker–Levy
118P/Shoemaker–Levy (also known as periodic comet Shoemaker–Levy 4 ) is a comet discovered by astronomers Carolyn and Eugene M. Shoemaker and David Levy . [1] Periodic comet with 6 year orbit 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 118P when 2 AU from the Sun Discovery Discovered by Carolyn S. Shoemaker Eugene Merle Sh
- ... lternative designations 118P/1991 C2; 1990 XII; 1991f; 118P/1995 M1 Orbital characteristics A Epoch may 1, 2009 ( JD 2454952.5) Aphelion 4.943 AU Perihelion 1.984 AU Semi-major axis 3.463 AU Eccentricity 0. ...
#2 74P/Smirnova–Chernykh
74P/Smirnova–Chernykh is a periodic comet in the Solar System . It fits the definition of an Encke-type comet with ( T Jupiter > 3; a < a Jupiter ), [4] and is a Quasi-Hilda comet . [5] It was discovered in late March 1975 by Tamara Mikhajlovna Smirnova while examining exposures from the Crimean Ast
- ... , 1975 Alternative designations 1967 XV; 1975 VII; 1984 V; 1992 XXI Orbital characteristics A Epoch may 1, 2009 Aphelion 4.790 AU Perihelion 3.557 AU Semi-major axis 4.173 AU Eccentricity 0.1485 Orbital per ...
#3 C/2020 F8 (SWAN)
C/2020 F8 (SWAN) , or Comet SWAN, is an Oort cloud comet that was discovered in images taken by the Solar Wind Anisotropies (SWAN) camera on March 25, 2020, aboard the Solar Heliospheric Observer (SOHO) spacecraft. [2] [1] In the glare of twilight , Comet SWAN is difficult to find with 50mm binocula
- ... e comet disintegrated. Second brightest naked-eye comet of 2020 C/2020 F8 Comet C/2020 F8 (SWAN) on may 1, 2020 from Indonesia Discovery Discovered by Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) Discovery dat ...
#4 Comet Hyakutake
Comet Hyakutake ( Japanese pronunciation: [çakɯ̥take] , formally designated C/1996 B2 ) is a comet , discovered on 31 January 1996, [1] that passed very close to Earth in March of that year. It was dubbed the Great Comet of 1996 ; its passage near the Earth was one of the closest cometary approa
- ... osest to the earth in late March 1996, passing over the earth's north pole. It was at perihelion on may 1. When the first calculations of the comet's orbit were made, scientists realized that it was going t ...
- ... r its close approach to the Earth, the comet faded to about 2nd magnitude. It reached perihelion on 1 may 1996, brightening again and exhibiting a dust tail in addition to the gas tail seen as it passed th ...
- ... 1996 B2 · C/1999 T1 The Ulysses spacecraft made an unexpected pass through the tail of the comet on 1 may 1996. [15] Evidence of the encounter was not noticed until 1998. Astronomers analysing old data fou ...
#5 43P/Wolf–Harrington
43P/Wolf–Harrington is a periodic comet discovered on December 22, 1924, by Max Wolf in Heidelberg , Germany . [1] In 2019 it passed within 0.065 AU (9,700,000 km; 6,000,000 mi) of Jupiter, [1] which lifted the perihelion point and increased the orbital period to 9 years. [5] Periodic comet wi
- ... Max Wolf @ Heidelberg ( 024 ) [1] Discovery date December 22, 1924 Orbital characteristics A Epoch may 1, 2009 ( JD 2454952.5) Aphelion 5.347 AU (Q) Perihelion 1.356 AU (q) Semi-major axis 3.352 AU (a) Ecc ...
#6 C/2015 ER61 (PanSTARRS)
C/ 2015 ER 61 (PanSTARRS) is a comet , inner Oort cloud object. When classified as a minor planet, it had the fourth-largest aphelion of any known minor planet in the Solar System, after 2005 VX 3 , 2012 DR 30 , and 2013 BL 76 . It additionally had the most eccentric orbit of any known minor planet,
- ... [4] 20 km Nucleus albedo ~0.05 (assumed) Comet total magnitude (M1) 20.5 (January 2016) 14.74 (peak 1 may 2017) Mars MOID <0.00005 AU [3] Saturn MOID 0.2869 AU [3] Though the comet nucleus was probably mil ...
#7 73P/Schwassmann–Wachmann
73P/Schwassmann–Wachmann , also known as Schwassmann–Wachmann 3 , is a periodic comet that has a 5.4 year orbital period and that has been actively disintegrating since 1995. It last came to perihelion (closest approach to the Sun) in March 2017 when fragment 73P-BT was separating from the main frag
- ... itself into solar orbit. IMAGE GALLERY The B, G and R components of 73P, and Tau Coronae Borealis , may 1, 2006 The C component of 73P, and the Ring Nebula , May 8, 2006 Image taken by Andrew Catsaitis of c ...
#8 68P/Klemola
68P/Klemola or Klemola's Comet is a periodic comet , which belongs to Jupiter 's comet family, that was discovered in 1965 by American astronomer Arnold Richard Klemola [ de ] in Argentinian Yale-Columbia Southern Station . [2] Its orbital period is 10.82 years. [2] Periodic comet with 11 year orb
- ... gain on 29 March 1997 by Carl W. Hergenrother at the F. L. Whipple Observatory , with perihelion on 1 may 1998. 68P came to opposition on 14 June 2019 and perihelion on November 9, 2019. [3] SEE ALSO List ...
#9 C/1992 J1 (Spacewatch)
C/1992 J1 (Spacewatch) is a comet that was discovered 1 May 1992 by David Rabinowitz of the Spacewatch Project. This was the first comet to be discovered using an automated system. [1] C/1992 J1 (Spacewatch) Discovery Discovered by David Rabinowitz [1] Discovery date 1 May 1992 [1] Orbital character
- C/1992 J1 (Spacewatch) is a comet that was discovered 1 may 1992 by David Rabinowitz of the Spacewatch Project. This was the first comet to be discovered using ...
- ... ated system. [1] C/1992 J1 (Spacewatch) Discovery Discovered by David Rabinowitz [1] Discovery date 1 may 1992 [1] Orbital characteristics A Epoch 1993-Sep-10 ( JD 2449240.5) [2] Aphelion ~75000 AU (epoch ...
Galaxy / Galaxy
#1 NGC 5921
NGC 5921 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 65 million light-years from the Solar System in the constellation Serpens Caput . It was discovered by William Herschel on 1 May 1786. [4] In February 2001 a type II supernova ( SN 2001X ) was discovered in NGC 5921. [5] It is a member of the
- ... from the Solar System in the constellation Serpens Caput . It was discovered by William Herschel on 1 may 1786. [4] In February 2001 a type II supernova ( SN 2001X ) was discovered in NGC 5921. [5] It is a ...
#2 NGC 4534
NGC 4534 is a spiral galaxy , located in the Canes Venatici constellation. It was discovered on May 1, 1785 by William Herschel , [4] using an 18" reflector telescope. [5] Spiral galaxy in constellation Canes Venatici NGC 4534 Hubble Space Telescope image of NGC 4534 Observation data ( J2000 epoch )
- NGC 4534 is a spiral galaxy , located in the Canes Venatici constellation. It was discovered on may 1, 1785 by William Herschel , [4] using an 18" reflector telescope. [5] Spiral galaxy in constellation ...
#3 NGC 4861
NGC 4861 , also known as Arp 266 , is a galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici . It was discovered by William Herschel on May 1, 1785. [4] Irregular galaxy in constellation Canes Venatici NGC 4861 Hubble Space Telescope image of NGC 4861, taken using the Advanced Camera for Surveys Observation d
- ... rp 266 , is a galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici . It was discovered by William Herschel on may 1, 1785. [4] Irregular galaxy in constellation Canes Venatici NGC 4861 Hubble Space Telescope image of ...
#4 NGC 5557
NGC 5557 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Boötes . It was discovered by William Herschel on May 1, 1785. [4] The distance to NGC 5557 is not well known, but it is estimated to be about 127 million light-years (38.8 megaparsecs) away. [3] Elliptical galaxy in the constellation Boötes NGC
- ... 5557 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Boötes . It was discovered by William Herschel on may 1, 1785. [4] The distance to NGC 5557 is not well known, but it is estimated to be about 127 million l ...
#5 NGC 5529
NGC 5529 is an edge-on intermediate spiral galaxy [2] in the constellation Boötes . It is located approximately 144 million light-years (44 megaparsecs) away and was discovered by William Herschel on May 1, 1785. [3] Spiral galaxy in the constellation Boötes NGC 5529 NGC 5529 (center) as taken from
- ... proximately 144 million light-years (44 megaparsecs) away and was discovered by William Herschel on may 1, 1785. [3] Spiral galaxy in the constellation Boötes NGC 5529 NGC 5529 (center) as taken from Mount ...
#6 IC 883
IC 883 (also known as Arp 193 , IRAS 13183+3423 , PGC 46560 and UGC 8387 ) is an irregular galaxy that is about 321 million light years away from Earth . It is located in the constellation Canes Venatici . Its largest radius is 1.4 (131 thousand light years), and smallest 0.7 angular minutes (65 tho
- ... .7 angular minutes (65 thousand light years). [b] It was discovered by Rudolf Ferdinand Spitaler on may 1 1891 . [2] [4] [5] Irregular galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici IC 883 Interacting Galaxy IC ...
#7 NGC 5223
NGC 5223 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation of Canes Venatici . [2] It was discovered on 1 May 1785 by William Herschel . [4] Elliptical galaxy in constellation Canes Venatici NGC 5223 SDSS image of NGC 5223 Observation data ( J2000 epoch ) Constellation Canes Venatici Right ascension 13 h
- ... NGC 5223 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation of Canes Venatici . [2] It was discovered on 1 may 1785 by William Herschel . [4] Elliptical galaxy in constellation Canes Venatici NGC 5223 SDSS imag ...
#8 Segue 1
Segue 1 is a dwarf spheroidal galaxy or globular cluster situated in the Leo constellation and discovered in 2006 by Sloan Digital Sky Survey . [2] It is located at a distance of about 23 kpc (about 75,000 light years) from the Sun and moves away from the Sun with the velocity of about 206 km/s.
- ... to-light ratio of any observed galaxy as of 2011. [3] A high mass to light ratio implies that Segue 1 may be dominated by dark matter . It is difficult, however, to estimate the mass of such faint objects ...
#9 NGC 5533
NGC 5533 is an unbarred spiral galaxy in the constellation Boötes . It was discovered by the astronomer William Herschel on May 1, 1785. [5] It has a regular structure, with one tightly wound spiral; its disk is inclined about 53 degrees towards the line of sight. [3] Spiral galaxy in the constellat
- ... spiral galaxy in the constellation Boötes . It was discovered by the astronomer William Herschel on may 1, 1785. [5] It has a regular structure, with one tightly wound spiral; its disk is inclined about 53 ...
#10 NGC 5001
NGC 5001 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major . It is designated as SB in the galaxy morphological classification scheme . It was discovered by John Herschel on 1 May 1831. It is at a distance of 130 million parsecs from the Earth. [1] [3] Barred Spiral galaxy in the con
- ... ted as SB in the galaxy morphological classification scheme . It was discovered by John Herschel on 1 may 1831. It is at a distance of 130 million parsecs from the Earth. [1] [3] Barred Spiral galaxy in th ...
#11 NGC 3271
NGC 3271 is a barred lenticular galaxy [1] in the constellation Antlia . [4] At magnitude 11.7, it is the brightest galaxy in the Antlia Cluster , which lies about 40.7 megaparsecs (132.7 million light-years ) away. [5] It was discovered on May 1, 1834 by the astronomer John Herschel . [6] Barred
- ... ter , which lies about 40.7 megaparsecs (132.7 million light-years ) away. [5] It was discovered on may 1, 1834 by the astronomer John Herschel . [6] Barred lenticular galaxy in the constellation Antlia NGC ...
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
- ... and August 1892 [8] Léon Guiot , from 20 August - 14 September 1892 [8] Ferdinand Quénisset , from 1 may - 1 September 1893 [8] Lucien Rudaux , June 1893 [8] Léon Guiot , from 2 August - 4 October 1893 [8 ...
#2 Boothe Memorial Park and Museum
Boothe Memorial Park and Museum sits on a 32-acre (130,000 m 2 ) site in the Putney section of Stratford , Connecticut . Built about 1840 and remodeled in 1914, it is said to be "The Oldest Homestead in America," [2] since it sits on the foundations of a 1663 house, and has been continuously occup
- ... en Anne, Shingle Style Website boothememorialpark.org NRHP reference No. 85000951 [1] Added to NRHP may 1, 1985 Boothe Memorial Park and Museum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May ...
- ... y 1, 1985 Boothe Memorial Park and Museum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on may 1, 1985. OBSERVATORY The BMAS (Boothe Memorial Astronomical Society) Observatory was built in 1957 on ...
#3 Archenhold Observatory
The Archenhold Observatory ( German : Archenhold-Sternwarte ) was named in honour of Friedrich Simon Archenhold , is an observatory in Berlin-Treptow . It houses the Großer Refraktor (Great Refractor), which is the longest pointable telescope in the world. It is also called the Himmelskanone (Celest
- ... that also provided exhibition space and a lecture theatre. When the industrial exposition opened on 1 may 1896, the Great Refractor was still unfinished; it began operation in September 1896. The telescope ...
#4 International Meteor Organization
The International Meteor Organization ( IMO ) was formally founded in 1988 from predecessor gatherings over many years. IMO has several hundred members and was created in response to an ever-growing need for international cooperation on amateur and professional meteor work. The collection of meteor
- ... netary dust . Formally founded in 1988 International Meteor Organization Abbreviation IMO Formation 1 may 1988 ( 1988-05 ) Type Non-profit Legal status Active Headquarters Mechelen , Belgium Region served ...
#5 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
- ... g 19 (Total) 2281 Jun 17 (Total) KALININGRAD 2195 Feb 10 (Annular) KAZAN 1120 Oct 24 (Annular) 1185 may 01 (Total) 1236 Aug 03 (Annular) 1261 Apr 01 (Annular) 1487 Jul 20 (Total) 1551 Aug 31 (Total) 1708 Sep ...
#6 Belgrade Observatory
Belgrade Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in the eastern part of Belgrade , Serbia, in the natural environment of Zvezdara Forest . Observatory Belgrade Observatory Pavilion of Large Refractor Observatory code 057 Location Belgrade , Serbia Coordinates 44°48′13″N 20°30′29″E Alt
- ... d meteorological observatory from 1891 to 1924 Observatory was operating in the Gajzler house until 1 may 1891, when it was moved into its own building. specifically constructed for that purpose at 8 Bulev ...
#7 Berlin Observatory
The Berlin Observatory ( Berliner Sternwarte ) is a German astronomical institution with a series of observatories and related organizations in and around the city of Berlin in Germany , starting from the 18th century. It has its origins in 1700 when Gottfried Leibniz initiated the "Brandenburg Soci
- ... rchitect Karl Friedrich Schinkel and its construction at the desired location. After his return, on 1 may 1830, Humboldt requested Schinkel by letter for a design. [15] On 10 August 1830, the purchase of a ...
#8 Kleť Observatory
Kleť Observatory ( Czech : Hvězdárna Kleť ; obs. code : 046 ) is an astronomical observatory in the Czech Republic . It is situated in South Bohemia , south of the summit of Mount Kleť , near the town of České Budějovice . Constructed in 1957, the observatory is at an altitude of 1,070 metres (3,510
- ... ber 1995 list 8990 Compassion 19 February 1980 list 9087 Neff 29 September 1995 list (9444) 1997 JA 1 may 1997 list 9665 Inastronoviny 5 June 1996 list (9901) 1997 NV 1 July 1997 list (12010) 1996 UN 18 Oc ...
#9 Perth Observatory
The Perth Observatory is the name of two astronomical observatories located in Western Australia (WA). In 1896, the original observatory was founded in West Perth on Mount Eliza overlooking the city of Perth (obs. code 319 ). Due to the city's expansion, the observatory moved to Bickley in 1965. The
- ... r arriving in Australia in 1964, he commenced at the Perth Observatory as an Astronomer Grade II on 1 may 1964 and worked on the Observatory's astrograph ; his previous experience also saw him set up and c ...
#10 Airdrie Public Observatory
Airdrie Public Observatory (55° 51’ 56” N, 3° 58’ 58” W) is a fully operational, historic astronomical observatory, which is part of the library building in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire , Scotland. There are only four public observatories operating in the United Kingdom, all of which are i
- ... onomical Association, commonly abbreviated to AAA, is a Scottish amateur astronomy club, founded on 1 may 2009. Currently the AAA operates Airdrie Observatory on behalf of Culture NL. The AAA hold weekly m ...
#11 San Vittore Observatory
The San Vittore Observatory ( Italian : Osservatorio San Vittore , obs. code : 522 ) is an astronomical observatory in Bologna , Italy. It has made numerous asteroid discoveries during 1980–2000. [1] Minor planets discovered: 99 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets Observatory San Vittor
- ... 1998 list 21687 Filopanti 11 September 1999 list 22263 Pignedoli 3 September 1980 list 23685 Toaldo 1 may 1997 list 24939 Chiminello 1 May 1997 list 27150 Annasante 16 December 1998 list 27341 Fabiomuzzi 1 ...
- ... ember 1999 list 22263 Pignedoli 3 September 1980 list 23685 Toaldo 1 May 1997 list 24939 Chiminello 1 may 1997 list 27150 Annasante 16 December 1998 list 27341 Fabiomuzzi 10 February 2000 list 27967 Beppeb ...
- ... list 35325 Claudiaguarnieri 7 March 1997 list 35326 Lucastrabla 7 March 1997 list 35346 Ivanoferri 1 may 1997 list 37749 Umbertobonori 12 January 1997 list 37840 Gramegna 20 February 1998 list 39854 Gabri ...
- ... ist 39854 Gabriopiola 20 February 1998 list 40447 Lorenzoni 11 September 1999 list 42593 Antoniazzi 1 may 1997 list 43890 Katiaottani 31 August 1995 list 44033 Michez 15 February 1998 list 48715 Balbinot 1 ...
- ... list 49441 Scerbanenco 22 December 1998 list 52480 Enzomora 20 October 1995 list (52570) 1997 JC 1 1 may 1997 list (52670) 1998 DC 3 20 February 1998 list (55845) 1996 RO 2 13 September 1996 list (58441) ...
#12 Las Cumbres Observatory
Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO) is a network of astronomical observatories run by a non-profit private operating foundation directed by the technologist Wayne Rosing . Its offices are in Goleta, California . The telescopes are located at both northern and southern hemisphere sites distributed in longi
- ... as established and a President was hired to lead the organization. Full science scheduling began on 1 may 2014, with the two 2 meter and nine 1 meter telescopes operating as a single, integrated, observato ...
#13 List of solar eclipses visible from Ukraine
This list of solar eclipses seen from Ukraine enumerates the solar eclipses that were seen and will be seen in Ukraine . 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 20th 21st
- ... January 27, 2074 Solar eclipse of July 13, 2075 Solar eclipse of November 26, 2076 Solar eclipse of may 1, 2079 Solar eclipse of September 13, 2080 Solar eclipse of September 3, 2081 Solar eclipse of Februa ...
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#14 Principia Astronomical Observatory
The Principia Astronomical Observatory is an observatory located on the campus of Principia College , in Elsah, Illinois , United States . The observatory was installed on June 18, 1998. [1] It features a 16 [2] inch mirror and is of a Ritchey-Chretien design. The objective focal length of the teles
- ... ory Principia Astronomical Observatory Organization Principia College Observatory code 846 Location 1 may beck Place, Elsah, IL Coordinates 38.950198°N 90.345101°W / 38.950198; -90.345101 Established June ...
#15 Yerkes Observatory
Yerkes Observatory ( / ˈ j ɜːr k iː z / YUR -keez ) is an astronomical observatory located in Williams Bay, Wisconsin , United States. The observatory was operated by the University of Chicago Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics [2] [3] from its founding in 1897 to 2020. Ownership was transferr
- ... servatory to the non-profit Yerkes Future Foundation (YFF). The transfer of ownership took place on may 1, 2020. [8] TELESCOPES Alvan Clark polishes the big Yerkes objective lens in 1896 In the 1860s Chicag ...
#16 Campo Imperatore Near-Earth Object Survey
The CINEOS program ( Campo Imperatore Near-Earth Object Survey ), started in 2001, is dedicated to the discovery and follow-up of near-Earth objects (NEOs), namely asteroids and comets which periodically approach or intersect the Earth's orbit . In particular CINEOS is addressed to the discovery of
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Meteorite / Meteorite
#1 Neuschwanstein (meteorite)
Neuschwanstein was an enstatite chondrite (type EL6) meteorite that fell to Earth on 6 April 2002 at 22:20:18 GMT near Neuschwanstein Castle , Bavaria, at the Germany–Austria border. Meteorite that fell to Earth on 6 April 2002 Neuschwanstein meteorite Neuschwanstein I fragment of the Neuschwanstein
- ... ms, of which about 20 kilograms should have reached the ground. [3] A ground expedition was sent on 1 may by the DLR looking for the largest fragment on the south side of Hoher Straußberg Mountain near Neu ...
#2 Sutter's Mill meteorite
The Sutter's Mill meteorite is a carbonaceous chondrite which entered the Earth's atmosphere and broke up at about 07:51 Pacific Time on April 22, 2012, with fragments landing in the United States. [6] [7] The name comes from Sutter's Mill , a California Gold Rush site, near which some pieces were r
- ... tersen Road in Lotus. These were the only meteorites found before rain hit the area on 25 April. On 1 may 2012, the James W. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park 's ranger Suzie Matin discovered two ...
#3 Adhi Kot (meteorite)
Adhi Kot is a meteorite that fell on 1 May 1919 in the Punjab region , now in Pakistan . [2] [3] Adhi Kot Type Chondrite Class Enstatite chondrite Group EH4 [1] Country Pakistan Region Punjab Coordinates 32°6′N 71°48′E [1] Observed fall Yes Fall date 1 May 1919 TKW 4.24 kg [1]
- Adhi Kot is a meteorite that fell on 1 may 1919 in the Punjab region , now in Pakistan . [2] [3] Adhi Kot Type Chondrite Class Enstatite chond ...
- ... p EH4 [1] Country Pakistan Region Punjab Coordinates 32°6′N 71°48′E [1] Observed fall Yes Fall date 1 may 1919 TKW 4.24 kg [1] HISTORY The meteorite fell at 32°16′N 71°49′E at 12PM, 15 miles (24 km) north ...
Nebula / Nebula
#1 List of supernova remnants
This is a list of observed supernova remnants (SNRs) in the Milky Way , as well as galaxies nearby enough to resolve individual nebulae, such as the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds and the Andromeda Galaxy . Supernova remnants typically only survive for a few tens of thousands of years, making all
- ... ″ About 1000 CE ? 26,000 Ib or Ic unidentified black hole SN 1006 15 h 02 m 22.1 s −42 ° 05 ′ 49 ″ may 1, 1006 − 7.5 7,200 Ia [4] none G350.1-0.3 17 h 21 m 06 s −37 ° 26 ′ 50 ″ 1000-1100 ? 15,000 ? neutron ...
Researcher / Researcher
#1 Ian Ridpath
Ian William Ridpath (born 1 May 1947, in Ilford , Essex ) is an English science writer and broadcaster best known as a popularizer of astronomy and a biographer of constellation history. As a UFO sceptic, he investigated and explained the Rendlesham Forest Incident of December 1980. British astronom
- ... itional citations for verification . ( April 2014 ) Ian Ridpath Ridpath in 2015 Born ( 1947-05-01 ) may 1, 1947 (age 75) Ilford , Essex Occupation Writer, editor, encyclopedist, broadcaster Language English ...
- Ian William Ridpath (born 1 may 1947, in Ilford , Essex ) is an English science writer and broadcaster best known as a popularizer ...
#2 Snježana Kordić
Snježana Kordić ( pronounced [sɲěʒana kôːrditɕ] ( listen ) ; born 29 October 1964) [1] is a Croatian linguist . [3] In addition to her work in syntax , she has written on sociolinguistics . [2] Kordić is known among non-specialists for numerous articles against the puristic and prescriptive langua
- ... ežana Kordić] (in Serbo-Croatian). Mostar: Tačno.net. CROSBI 572465 . Archived from the original on 1 may 2012 . Retrieved 8 July 2019 . Osmić, Anes (22 October 2012). "Jezik, nacija i laži: razgovor sa Sn ...
#3 Kenneth J. Lawrence
Kenneth J. Lawrence (born 1964) is an American astronomer and a discoverer of minor planets . [2] American astronomer Minor planets discovered: 32 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets Credited by the Minor Planet Center with the discovery of 32 numbered asteroids between 1989 and 1994, he
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#4 Kazuro Watanabe
Kazurō Watanabe ( 渡辺 和郎 , Watanabe Kazurō , born May 1, 1955) is a Japanese amateur astronomer and prolific discoverer of minor planets . [2] He was born in Hokkaidō , Japan and is a member of the Astronomical Society of Japan as well as of the Oriental Astronomical Association . Japanese astronomer
- Kazurō Watanabe ( 渡辺 和郎 , Watanabe Kazurō , born may 1, 1955) is a Japanese amateur astronomer and prolific discoverer of minor planets . [2] He was born i ...
#5 Hans Geelmuyden
Hans Geelmuyden (10 January 1844 – 1 May 1920) was a Norwegian astronomer. Norwegian astronomer Hans Geelmuyden He was born in Stavern . [1] He was a relative of Ivar Christian Sommerschild Geelmuyden and Carl Victor Emanuel Geelmuyden , and the family had migrated from the Dutch Republic during the
- Hans Geelmuyden (10 January 1844 – 1 may 1920) was a Norwegian astronomer. Norwegian astronomer Hans Geelmuyden He was born in Stavern . [1] ...
#6 Jeff T. Alu
Jeffrey (Jeff) Thomas Alu (born January 1, 1966) is an American musician, photographer, graphic artist, and amateur astronomer who has participated in the Palomar Planet-Crossing Asteroid Survey . The asteroid 4104 Alu was named in his honour. [2] Minor planets discovered: 24 [1] see § Discovere
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#7 Paul G. Comba
Paul G. Comba (1926 – April 5, 2017) was an Italian-American computer scientist , an amateur astronomer and a prolific discoverer of minor planets . [2] Paul G. Comba Born 1926 ( 1926 ) Tunisia Died April 4, 2017 (2017-04-04) (aged 90–91) Education Ph.D. Alma mater University of Turin , Blufft
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#8 Marc Buie
Marc William Buie ( / ˈ b uː i / ; born 1958) is an American astronomer and prolific discoverer of minor planets who works at the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado in the Space Science Department. [1] Formerly he worked at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, and was the Sen
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#9 James L. Green
James Lauer Green is an American physicist and retired chief scientist for NASA. [1] [2] He received his Ph.D. in Space Physics from the University of Iowa in 1979 and then worked at NASA until his retirement on 1 January 2022. [3] American scientist James L. Green Born Burlington, Iowa Nationality
- ... cting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot named Green as the NASA's new chief scientist , effective may 1, 2018. [1] He retired from this position on 1 January 2022, after over 40 years of service at NASA. ...
#10 Robert Linderholm
Robert Glen Linderholm (October 19, 1933 – July 6, 2013) was an American amateur astronomer who discovered several asteroids . [2] He lived in Cambridge , Nebraska where he had a private observatory, Lime Creek . [3] [4] American astronomer Minor planets discovered: 26 [1] see § List of discover
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#11 Paul Wiegert
Paul Arnold Wiegert (born 1967) is a Canadian astronomer , discoverer of minor planets and professor at the University of Western Ontario . [2] Canadian astronomer Minor planets discovered: 85 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets Wiegert studies unusual orbits of both observed objects and
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#12 Fyodor Bredikhin
Fyodor Aleksandrovich Bredikhin ( Russian : Фёдор Александрович Бредихин , 8 December 1831 – 14 May 1904 ( O.S. : 1 May)) was a Russian astronomer . His surname is sometimes given as Bredichin in the literature, and non-Russian sources sometimes render his first name as Theodor . Russian astronomer
- ... drovich Bredikhin ( Russian : Фёдор Александрович Бредихин , 8 December 1831 – 14 May 1904 ( O.S. : 1 may )) was a Russian astronomer . His surname is sometimes given as Bredichin in the literature, and non ...
- ... Fyodor Bredikhin Fyodor Aleksandrovich Bredikhin Born ( 1831-11-26 ) 26 November 1831 Mykolaiv Died 1 may 1904 (1904-05-01) (aged 72) Saint Petersburg Alma mater Imperial Moscow University (1855) Scientifi ...
#13 Charles Todd (pioneer)
Sir Charles Todd KCMG FRS FRAS FRMS FIEE [1] (7 July 1826 – 29 January 1910) worked at the Royal Greenwich Observatory 1841–1847 and the Cambridge University observatory from 1847 to 1854. He then worked on telegraphy and undersea cables until engaged by the government of South Australia as astronom
- ... (1858 – 23 May 1917) married Elsie Beatrice Backhouse (sister of Judge Backhouse [27] of Sydney on 1 may 1889 (no children [27] ). Honorary Assistant Surgeon at Adelaide Hospital ; [28] practised also at ...
- ... change. (Alice) Maude Mary Todd (1865 – 4 February 1929) married Rev. Frederick G. Masters ( – ) on 1 may 1900. Masters was rector of All Souls' (Anglican) church, St Peter's, Adelaide, then Holy Trinity C ...
#14 Tomáš Vorobjov
Tomáš Vorobjov ( Slovak pronunciation: [ˈtɔmaːʂ ˈʋɔrɔbjɔw] ; born 1984) is a Slovak amateur astronomer and an observer and discoverer of minor planets , in particular near-Earth objects . [2] Slovak astronomer Numbered minor planet discoveries: 9 [1] 239792 Hankakováčová 9 March 2010 list 347028
- ... 1985, was named after him. [2] DISCOVERIES NEAR-EARTH OBJECTS 2011 EB7 (Mar 1, 2011) [5] 2011 HD63 ( may 1, 2011) [6] 2011 PW6 (Aug 8, 2011) [7] 2013 EP41 (Mar 9, 2013) [8] 2013 FC11 (Mar 21, 2013) [9] 2014 ...
#15 Alexandre Guy Pingré
Dom Alexandre Guy Pingré (11 September 1711 – 1 May 1796) was a French canon regular , astronomer and naval geographer . Alexandre Guy Pingré Born 4 September 1711 Paris Died 1 May 1796 (aged 84) Paris Occupation Astronomer , librarian , composer , traveler, geographer
- Dom Alexandre Guy Pingré (11 September 1711 – 1 may 1796) was a French canon regular , astronomer and naval geographer . Alexandre Guy Pingré Born 4 Se ...
- ... n regular , astronomer and naval geographer . Alexandre Guy Pingré Born 4 September 1711 Paris Died 1 may 1796 (aged 84) Paris Occupation Astronomer , librarian , composer , traveler, geographer EARLY LIFE ...
#16 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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#17 Jacob Bekenstein
Jacob David Bekenstein ( Hebrew : יעקב בקנשטיין ; May 1, 1947 – August 16, 2015) was an American and Israeli theoretical physicist who made fundamental contributions to the foundation of black hole thermodynamics and to other aspects of the connections between information and gravitation . [1] Mexic
- Jacob David Bekenstein ( Hebrew : יעקב בקנשטיין ; may 1, 1947 – August 16, 2015) was an American and Israeli theoretical physicist who made fundamental cont ...
- ... gravitation . [1] Mexican-Israeli physicist Jacob Bekenstein Bekenstein in 2009 Born ( 1947-05-01 ) may 1, 1947 Mexico City , Mexico Died August 16, 2015 (2015-08-16) (aged 68) Helsinki , Finland Nationalit ...
#18 Frank B. Zoltowski
Frank B. Zoltowski (born 1957) is an Australian amateur astronomer and prolific discoverer of minor planets who lives in Woomera , South Australia. In 1998, he was awarded a " Gene Shoemaker NEO Grant" for improved near-Earth object searches. [2] [3] Australian astronomer Frank B. Zoltowski Born 195
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#19 Mike Irwin
Michael J. Irwin is a British astronomer . He is the director of the Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit and one of the discoverers of the Cetus Dwarf galaxy and the Sagittarius Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy . [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] British astronomer For other people named Michael Irwin, see Michael Irwin (d
- ... ed 8 minor planets during 1990–1996. [8] (8012) 1990 HO 3 29 April 1990 list [A] (8361) 1990 JN 1 1 may 1990 list [A] 15810 Arawn 12 May 1994 list [A] (16684) 1994 JQ 1 11 May 1994 list [A] (19299) ...
#20 Saul Rappaport
Saul Rappaport is a professor emeritus [1] of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology . Rappaport became Assistant Professor in the MIT Department of Physics in 1969 and became a full professor in 1981. From 1993 to 1995, he was head of the Astrophysics Division. He received his A.B. fr
- ... Luminous Supersoft X-ray Sources," Rappaport S, et al. Astrophysical Journal 426 (2): 692-703 Part 1 may 10, 1994. "The Rings Around the Egg Nebula," Harpaz A, Rappaport S, Soker N, Astrophysical Journal ...
Star / Star
#1 V392 Persei
V392 Persei , also known as Nova Persei 2018 , is a bright nova in the constellation Perseus discovered on April 29, 2018. It was previously known as a dwarf nova . Nova in the constellation Perseus V392 Persei Location of V392 Persei (circled) Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J200
- ... -ray source at the coordinates of the nova. [10] Photometry of the nova from Konkoly Observatory on may 1, 2018 give apparent magnitudes of 7.38 in the V band and 8.22 in the B band, suggesting it is alread ...
#2 TRAPPIST-1
TRAPPIST-1 is an ultra-cool red dwarf star in the constellation Aquarius with a planetary system of seven known planets. It has a mass about 9% of the Sun's , a radius slightly larger than the planet Jupiter , and a surface temperature of about 2,566 K (2,293 °C) . The star is 40.7 light-years (
- ... pha 11] ) in a few billion years. [51] ACTIVITY Numerous photospheric features detected on TRAPPIST- 1 may introduce inaccuracies in measurements of its planets. [54] Possible faculae (bright spots [55] ) h ...
- ... er-alpha 12] activity has been found. [35] The effect of bright spots on the luminosity of TRAPPIST- 1 may lead to the planets' densities being underestimated by 8 +20 −7 percent, [59] and to incorrect esti ...
- ... PPIST-1. [161] Induction heating from time-varying electrical and magnetic fields [125] of TRAPPIST- 1 may occur on its planets [162] but has no substantial contribution to their energy balance [119] and is ...
- ... be able to hold on atmospheres against coronal mass ejections. [219] The stellar wind from TRAPPIST- 1 may have a pressure a thousand times larger than that from the Sun, which could destabilise the atmosph ...
- ... -1h could have kept up to several Earth ocean masses. [12] POSSIBLE LIFE Detecting life at TRAPPIST- 1 may be possible, and the star's planets are considered a promising target for such a detection. [216] T ...
- ... 6] and stimulate periodic expansions of marine organisms such as red tides on Earth. [257] TRAPPIST- 1 may not produce sufficient quantities of radiation suitable for photosynthesis to support a biosphere l ...
#3 Algol
Algol / ˈ æ l ɡ ɒ l / , [9] designated Beta Persei ( β Persei , abbreviated Beta Per , β Per ), known colloquially as the Demon Star , is a bright multiple star in the constellation of Perseus and one of the first non- nova variable stars to be discovered. Eclipsing variable star in the conste
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#4 SN 1006
SN 1006 was a supernova that is likely the brightest observed stellar event in recorded history, reaching an estimated −7.5 visual magnitude , [3] and exceeding roughly sixteen times the brightness of Venus. Appearing between April 30 and May 1, 1006, in the constellation of Lupus , this " guest sta
- ... e , [3] and exceeding roughly sixteen times the brightness of Venus. Appearing between April 30 and may 1, 1006, in the constellation of Lupus , this " guest star " was described by observers across China, ...
- ... astronomical radio source , astrophysical X-ray source Type Ia (presumably) Date April 17, 1006 to may 1, 1006 Constellation Lupus Right ascension 15 h 2 m 8 s Declination −41° 57′ Epoch J2000 Galactic coo ...
- ... rding to Songshi , the official history of the Song Dynasty (sections 56 and 461), the star seen on may 1, 1006, appeared to the south of constellation Di , between Lupus and Centaurus . It shone so brightl ...
#5 Cygnus X-1
Cygnus X-1 (abbreviated Cyg X-1 ) [11] is a galactic X-ray source in the constellation Cygnus and was the first such source widely accepted to be a black hole . [12] [13] It was discovered in 1964 during a rocket flight and is one of the strongest X-ray sources detectable from Earth, producing a
- ... be distant active galactic nuclei. Scientific studies of binary systems such as HDE 226868/Cygnus X- 1 may lead to further insights into the mechanics of active galaxies . [43] BINARY SYSTEM The compact obj ...
#6 Circinus X-1
Circinus X-1 is an X-ray binary star system that includes a neutron star . Observation of Circinus X-1 in July 2007 revealed the presence of X-ray jets normally found in black hole systems; it is the first of the sort to be discovered that displays this similarity to black holes. Circinus X-1 may be
- ... is the first of the sort to be discovered that displays this similarity to black holes. Circinus X- 1 may be among the youngest X-ray binaries observed. Binary star in the constellation Circinus Circinus X ...
#7 Kelu-1
Kelu-1 / ˈ k eɪ l uː / is a system of two brown dwarfs of spectral types L2 and L4 [2] located in constellation Hydra at approximately 60.6 light-years from Earth . [4] It is among the first free-floating later-than-M-type brown dwarfs discovered, and sometimes considered as prototype of L-type brow
- ... t 2005, and it was published in 2006 April. [5] Liu & Leggett independently observed Kelu-1 on 2005 may 1 also with NIRC2 using LGS AO system on Keck II Telescope, and also discovered the companion Kelu-1 B ...