langs: 26 мая [ru] / may 26 [en] / 26. mai [de] / 26 mai [fr] / 26 maggio [it] / 26 de mayo [es]
days: may 23 / may 24 / may 25 / may 26 / may 27 / may 28 / may 29
Asteroid / Asteroid
#1 List of centaurs (small Solar System bodies)
The following is a list of centaurs , a group of non-resonant small Solar System bodies whose orbit around the Sun lie typically between the orbits of Jupiter and Neptune (5 to 30 AU ). Centaurs are minor planets with characteristics of comets , and often classified as such. The dynamical group is
- ... DAM ✗ 8.8 0.6 134.3 3.9 13.7 -0.92 SSBN07: not a centaur; (U:2) MPC: Other UMP MPC · JPL 2019 KE 7 26 may 2019 MLS 6 ✓ CEN ✗ DAM ✗ 11.7 0.7 108.3 3.5 19.9 -0.22 SSBN07: not a centaur; (U:2) MPC: Other UMP ...
#2 2678 Aavasaksa
2678 Aavasaksa , provisional designation 1938 DF 1 , is a stony Flora asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 8 kilometers in diameter. 2678 Aavasaksa Discovery [1] Discovered by Y. Väisälä Discovery site Turku Obs. Discovery date 24 February 1938 Designations MP
- ... is visible each June. [2] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 26 may 1983 ( M.P.C. 7947) . [8]
#3 7 Iris
Iris ( minor planet designation : 7 Iris ) is a large main-belt asteroid and perhaps remnant planetesimal orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. It is the fourth-brightest object in the asteroid belt . It is classified as an S-type asteroid , meaning that it has a stony composition. Large main-b
- ... of 7 Iris compared with the orbits of Earth, Mars and Jupiter Iris was observed occulting a star on may 26, 1995, and later on July 25, 1997. Both observations gave a diameter of about 200 km. SEE ALSO Forme ...
#4 (40314) 1999 KR16
(40314) 1999 KR 16 is a trans-Neptunian object on an eccentric orbit in the outermost region of the Solar System , approximately 254 kilometers (158 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 16 May 1999, by French astronomer Audrey Delsanti and Oliver Hainaut at ESO ' s La Silla Observatory in northe
- ... he ecliptic . [2] NUMBERING AND NAMING This minor planet was numbered by the Minor Planet Center on 26 may 2002. [13] As of 2019, it has not been named . [1] PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 1999 KR 16 has two solu ...
#5 2065 Spicer
2065 Spicer , provisional designation 1959 RN , is a dark and eccentric asteroid from the middle region of the asteroid belt , approximately 17 kilometers in diameter. 2065 Spicer Discovery [1] Discovered by Indiana University ( Indiana Asteroid Program ) Discovery site Goethe Link Obs. Discov
- ... atory was later built. [2] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 26 may 1983 ( M.P.C. 7944 ). [9]
#6 2826 Ahti
2826 Ahti , provisional designation 1939 UJ , is a carbonaceous asteroid from the outer region of the asteroid belt , about 37 kilometers in diameter. The asteroid was discovered on 18 October 1939, by Finnish astronomer Yrjö Väisälä at Turku Observatory , Southwest Finland. [11] It was named after
- ... uline name in Finland. [2] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 26 may 1983 ( M.P.C. 7949 ). [12]
#7 2486 Metsähovi
2486 Metsähovi , provisional designation 1939 FY , is a stony asteroid and synchronous binary system from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 10 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 22 March 1939 , by Finnish astronomer Yrjö Väisälä at the Turku Observatory . [6] Asteroid
- ... Radio Observatory ) . [2] The approved naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 26 may 1983 ( M.P.C. 7946 ). [7] SATELLITE S/2006 (2486) 1 Discovery Discovered by M. Pikler, M. Husarik, ...
#8 131 Vala
Vala ( minor planet designation : 131 Vala ) is an inner main-belt asteroid . It was discovered by C. H. F. Peters on 24 May 1873, and named after Völva , a prophetess in Norse mythology . [4] One observation of an occultation of a star by Vala is from Italy (26 May 2002). 10- μm radiometric data co
- ... phetess in Norse mythology . [4] One observation of an occultation of a star by Vala is from Italy ( 26 may 2002). 10- μm radiometric data collected from Kitt Peak in 1975 gave a diameter estimate of 34 km. ...
#9 15811 Nüsslein-Volhard
15811 Nüsslein-Volhard , provisional designation 1994 ND 1 , is a dark background asteroid from the outer region of the asteroid belt , approximately 16 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 10 July 1994, by German astronomer Freimut Börngen at the Karl Schwarzschild Observatory in Tautenburg
- ... sophila melanogaster . [2] The approved naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 26 may 2002 ( M.P.C. 45748 ). [6]
#10 858 El Djezaïr
858 El Djezaïr / ɛ l ˌ dʒ ɛ z ɑː ˈ ɪər / is a stony asteroid from the asteroid belt , about 24 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on May 26, 1916 by French astronomer Frédéric Sy at the Algiers Observatory in Algeria, North Africa, and given the provisional designation 1916 a. [1] For the Alg
- ... is a stony asteroid from the asteroid belt , about 24 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on may 26, 1916 by French astronomer Frédéric Sy at the Algiers Observatory in Algeria, North Africa, and give ...
- ... 58 El Djezaïr Discovery [1] Discovered by F. Sy Discovery site Algiers Observatory Discovery date 26 may 1916 Designations MPC designation (858) El Djezaïr Pronunciation / ɛ l ˌ dʒ ɛ z ɑː ˈ ɪər / Named af ...
#11 1245 Calvinia
1245 Calvinia ( prov. designation : 1932 KF ) is a stony Koronian asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 30 kilometers (19 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 26 May 1932, by South African astronomer Cyril Jackson at the Union Observatory in Johannesburg. [1] The S
- ... ons of the asteroid belt , approximately 30 kilometers (19 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 26 may 1932, by South African astronomer Cyril Jackson at the Union Observatory in Johannesburg. [1] The S ...
- ... s lightcurve Discovery [1] Discovered by C. Jackson Discovery site Johannesburg Obs. Discovery date 26 may 1932 Designations MPC designation (1245) Calvinia Named after Calvinia [2] (South African city) Alt ...
#12 (42301) 2001 UR163
(42301) 2001 UR 163 , prov. designation : 2001 UR 163 , is a resonant trans-Neptunian object and possible dwarf planet located in the outermost region of the Solar System . The object measures approximately 352 kilometers (220 miles) in diameter with a high albedo and stays in an uncommon orbital re
- ... July 1982. [1] NUMBERING AND NAMING 2001 UR 163 was numbered (42301) by the Minor Planet Center on 26 may 2002 ( M.P.C. 45686 ). [12] As of 2021 [update] , it has not been named . [1] Acoording to the esta ...
#13 11277 Ballard
11277 Ballard , provisional designation 1988 TW 2 , is a Phocaea asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 6.3 kilometers (3.9 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 8 October 1988, by American astronomer couple Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker at the Palomar Observatory in
- ... rman battleship Bismarck . The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 26 may 2002 ( M.P.C. 45748 ). [12] PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Ballard is an assumed, stony S-type asteroid , ...
#14 8013 Gordonmoore
8013 Gordonmoore , provisional designation 1990 KA , is an eccentric, stony asteroid and near-Earth object of the Apollo group , approximately 1–2 kilometers in diameter. 8013 Gordonmoore Discovery [1] Discovered by E. F. Helin Discovery site Palomar Obs. Discovery date 18 May 1990 Designati
- ... ducation all his life. [2] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 26 may 2002 ( M.P.C. 45747 ). [9]
#15 List of unnumbered minor planets
The following is a list of unnumbered minor planets in chronological order of their principal provisional designation . Contrary to their numbered counterparts , unnumbered minor planets have a poorly determined orbit due to insufficient observational data . This also includes lost minor planets whi
- ... Tololo Obs. Added on 30 September 2021 MPC · JPL 0 1991 PW 22 MBA-M 17.45 1.0 km multiple 1991–2022 26 may 2022 72 Disc.: La Silla Obs. Added on 11 May 2021 Alt.: 2010 CU110 MPC · JPL 2 1991 RN 28 MBA-I 19. ...
- ... Sep 2020 70 Disc.: Spacewatch Added on 22 July 2020 MPC · JPL – 1993 KA APO 26.0 22 m single 9 days 26 may 1993 21 Disc.: Spacewatch AMO at MPC MPC · JPL – 1993 KA 2 APO 29.0 6 m single 1 day 22 May 1993 10 ...
#16 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
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#17 2204 Lyyli
2204 Lyyli ( prov. designation : 1943 EQ ) is a dark asteroid and very eccentric Mars-crosser from the middle region of the asteroid belt , approximately 25 kilometers (16 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 3 March 1943 by Finnish astronomer Yrjö Väisälä at Turku Observatory in Southwest Finla
- ... ant of the discoverer. [2] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 26 may 1983 ( M.P.C. 7944 ). [13] PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Lyyli is an X-type asteroid in the SMASS classi ...
#18 3317 Paris
3317 Paris , provisional designation 1984 KF , is a large Jupiter trojan from the Trojan camp , approximately 119 kilometers (74 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 26 May 1984 by American astronomer couple Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker at Palomar Observatory in California, United States. [1] Th
- ... an from the Trojan camp , approximately 119 kilometers (74 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 26 may 1984 by American astronomer couple Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker at Palomar Observatory in Californi ...
- ... Discovery [1] Discovered by C. Shoemaker E. Shoemaker Discovery site Palomar Obs. Discovery date 26 may 1984 Designations MPC designation (3317) Paris Pronunciation / ˈ p ɛər ɪ s / [2] [3] Named after Pa ...
#19 (39546) 1992 DT5
(39546) 1992 DT 5 is a dark Hoffmeister asteroid and exceptionally slow rotator from the central region of the asteroid belt , approximately 5.3 kilometers (3.3 miles) in diameter. The likely elongated C-type asteroid was discovered on 29 February 1992, by the Uppsala–ESO Survey of Asteroids and Com
- ... ude of 15.09. [3] NUMBERING AND NAMING This minor planet was numbered by the Minor Planet Center on 26 may 2002 ( M.P.C. 45660 ). [10] As of 2018, it has not been named . [1]
Comet / Comet
#1 C/2007 K5 (Lovejoy)
C/2007 K5 (Lovejoy) [1] is a periodic comet , discovered on 26 May 2007 by amateur astronomer Terry Lovejoy . [2] Periodic comet For other comets discovered by Terry Lovejoy, see Comet Lovejoy . C/2007 K5 (Lovejoy) Discovery Discovered by Terry Lovejoy Discovery date 26 May 2007 Orbital characterist
- C/2007 K5 (Lovejoy) [1] is a periodic comet , discovered on 26 may 2007 by amateur astronomer Terry Lovejoy . [2] Periodic comet For other comets discovered by Terry ...
- ... vejoy, see Comet Lovejoy . C/2007 K5 (Lovejoy) Discovery Discovered by Terry Lovejoy Discovery date 26 may 2007 Orbital characteristics A Epoch 2454264.5 (13 June 2007) Aphelion 97.1247 AU Perihelion 1.1491 ...
Galaxy / Galaxy
#1 Messier 63
Messier 63 or M63 , also known as NGC 5055 or the seldom-used Sunflower Galaxy , [6] is a spiral galaxy in the northern constellation of Canes Venatici with approximately 400 billion stars. [7] M63 was first discovered by the French astronomer Pierre Méchain , then later verified by his colleague Ch
- ... tude of 11.8 appeared in one of the arms. It was discovered on May 24 and reached peak light around may 26. [15] The spectrum of this, SN 1971 I , is consistent with a supernova of type I . However, the spec ...
#2 NGC 4252
NGC 4252 is a spiral galaxy approximately 56 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Virgo . [1] It belongs to the Virgo cluster of galaxies. [3] Spiral galaxy in the constellation Virgo NGC 4252 NGC 4252 ( SDSS ) Observation data ( J2000.0 epoch ) Constellation Virgo Right ascen
- ... esignations PGC 39537, MCG 1-31-45, UGC 7343 It was discovered by German astronomer Albert Marth on may 26, 1864. [4] SEE ALSO List of NGC objects (4001–5000)
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
- ... ucted seating arrangements for the dinner given by Louis de France (1661–1711) for duc de Mantoue , 26 may 1704, at Meudon The Grand Dauphin did extensive work at Meudon and turned it into his special showp ...
#2 Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy
The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy ( SOFIA ) was an 80/20 joint project of NASA and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) [1] to construct and maintain an airborne observatory . NASA awarded the contract for the development of the aircraft, operation of the observatory and management o
- ... e project which were primarily science- and telescope-related. SOFIA's telescope saw first light on may 26, 2010. SOFIA was the successor to the Kuiper Airborne Observatory . During 10-hour, overnight flight ...
- ... ed. This phase lasted for two minutes of the 79-minute flight. SOFIA's telescope saw first light on may 26, 2010, returning images showing M82 's core and heat from Jupiter 's formation escaping through its ...
#3 Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca
The Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca ( Spanish : Observatorio Astronómico de Mallorca , OAM ) is an observatory just south of Costitx , Mallorca , Spain . [3] Observatory Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca Alternative names ca Observatory code 620 Location Costitx , Mallorca , Spain Coor
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#4 Andrushivka Astronomical Observatory
Andrushivka Astronomical Observatory ( Ukrainian : Андрушівська астрономічна обсерваторія ) is a private astronomical observatory in the town suburbs of Andrushivka , Zhytomyr Oblast , Ukraine . It was established in 2001. [2] The founder and director of the observatory is Yuri Ivashchenko . The obs
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#5 Extremely Large Telescope
The Extremely Large Telescope ( ELT ) is an astronomical observatory currently under construction. When completed, it is planned to be the world's largest optical / near-infrared extremely large telescope . Part of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) agency, it is located on top of Cerro Armazon
- ... European Southern Observatory Altitude 3,046 m (9,993 ft) Observing time 320 nights per year Built 26 may 2017– ( 26 May 2017– ) Telescope style extremely large telescope infrared telescope Nasmyth telesco ...
- ... ern Observatory Altitude 3,046 m (9,993 ft) Observing time 320 nights per year Built 26 May 2017– ( 26 may 2017– ) Telescope style extremely large telescope infrared telescope Nasmyth telescope optical tele ...
- ... ros for the first construction phase. [8] The first stone of the telescope was ceremonially laid on 26 may 2017, initiating the construction of the dome's main structure and telescope. [9] [10] As of 2021 [ ...
#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
- ... l 1932 list [B] 1243 Pamela 7 May 1932 list [B] 1244 Deira 25 May 1932 list [B] 1245 Calvinia 26 may 1932 list [B] 1246 Chaka 23 July 1932 list [B] 1248 Jugurtha 1 September 1932 list [B] 1264 L ...
#7 Črni Vrh Observatory
The Črni Vrh Observatory ( Slovene : Observatorij Črni Vrh , IAU code : 106 ) is an astronomical observatory located in western Slovenia , close to the settlement of Črni Vrh , near the town of Idrija . The current observatory was built in 1985 and stands at an elevation of 730 metres (2,400 ft) .
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Meteorite / Meteorite
#1 Brachina meteorite
The Brachina meteorite is the type specimen of the brachinites class of the asteroidal achondrites . Brachina meteorite Type Primitive achondrite Class Asteroidal achondrite Group Brachinite Composition olivine , plagioclase , clinopyroxene , iron-sulfide, chromite , chlorapatite , pentlandite , met
- ... stralia Coordinates 31.300000°S 138.383333°E / -31.300000; 138.383333 Observed fall No Found date 26 may 1974 TKW 202.85 grams (7.155 oz) (2 fragments) NAMING AND DISCOVERY The meteorite is named after Br ...
- ... nts (total 200 g) were found by B.M. Eves at 31.300000°S 138.383333°E / -31.300000; 138.383333 on 26 may 1974. [1] DESCRIPTION The mineral composition of the Brachina meteorite is olivine (80%), plagiocla ...
#2 Hraschina meteorite
Hraschina is the official name of an iron meteorite that fell in 1751 near the Hrašćina village in Hrvatsko Zagorje , Croatia . [1] [2] This meteorite is important because it was the first fall of an iron meteorite viewed and reported by a significant number of witnesses, [3] despite its low remaini
- ... Country Croatia Region Hrvatsko Zagorje Coordinates 46°06′N 16°20′E [1] Observed fall Yes Fall date 26 may 1751 TKW about 49 kg [1] Alternative names Agram, Hrascina, Hrasina, Zagrab, Zagreb, Zagrebačko žel ...
- ... STORY Drawing by M. W. Haidinger depicts the fall of the meteorite based on eyewitness accounts. On 26 may 1751, at 18:00, a fireball was seen over Hrašćina and sounds like detonations were heard as far awa ...
Researcher / Researcher
#1 John Theophilus Boileau
Major General John Theophilus Boileau FRS (26 May 1805 – 7 November 1886) was a British army engineer who worked in India. He was involved in restoration of Mughal monuments including the Taj Mahal; designed several buildings in India including Christ Church in Shimla and St George's Church in Agra;
- Major General John Theophilus Boileau FRS ( 26 may 1805 – 7 November 1886) was a British army engineer who worked in India. He was involved in restora ...
#2 Satoru Otomo
Satoru Otomo ( 大友 哲 , Ōtomo Satoru, 19 December 1957, Mitaka ) is a Japanese dentist, amateur astronomer and a discoverer of minor planets . [2] Minor planets discovered: 148 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets According to the Minor Planet Center , he is credited with the discovery of 14
- ... naimitsuo October 15, 1991 9886 Aoyagi November 8, 1994 9960 Sekine November 4, 1991 9972 Minoruoda may 26, 1993 10141 Gotenba November 5, 1993 10148 Shirase April 14, 1994 10152 Ukichiro September 11, 1994 ...
- ... N April 14, 1993 (13614) 1994 VF 2 November 8, 1994 (13967) 1991 QJ August 31, 1991 (14001) 1993 KR may 26, 1993 (14044) 1995 VS 1 November 1, 1995 (14465) 1993 NB July 15, 1993 (14480) 1994 PU 1 August 11, ...
#3 Hans Ludendorff
Friedrich Wilhelm Hans Ludendorff ( Dunowo , 26 May 1873 – Potsdam , 26 June 1941) was a German astronomer and astrophysicist . He was the younger brother of General Erich Ludendorff . After studying physics, mathematics and astronomy in Berlin , he started to work as assistant at the Hamburg observ
- Friedrich Wilhelm Hans Ludendorff ( Dunowo , 26 may 1873 – Potsdam , 26 June 1941) was a German astronomer and astrophysicist . He was the younger brot ...
#4 Eugene Merle Shoemaker
Eugene Merle Shoemaker (April 28, 1928 – July 18, 1997) was an American geologist . He co-discovered Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 with his wife Carolyn S. Shoemaker and David H. Levy . This comet hit Jupiter in July 1994: the impact was televised around the world. Shoemaker also studied terrestrial crat
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#5 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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#6 Frédéric Sy
Frédéric Sy was a French astronomer and a discoverer of minor planets . French astronomer The Algiers Observatory where Sy made his two discoveries in 1916 Asteroids discovered: 2 [1] 858 El Djezaïr 26 May 1916 MPC 859 Bouzaréah 2 October 1916 MPC He worked at the Paris Observatory from 1879 to 18
- ... Observatory where Sy made his two discoveries in 1916 Asteroids discovered: 2 [1] 858 El Djezaïr 26 may 1916 MPC 859 Bouzaréah 2 October 1916 MPC He worked at the Paris Observatory from 1879 to 1887, and ...
#7 Guinevere Kauffmann
Guinevere Alice Mei-Ing Kauffmann was born in California. She is an astrophysicist and is known for her work studying galaxies among other subjects. American astrophysicist This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification . ( March 2013 ) Guinevere Kauffmann Born 1968 Ca
- ... ..997K . doi : 10.1111/j.1365-2966.2012.20672.x . ISSN 0035-8711 . S2CID 119214313 . Kauffmann, G. ( 26 may 2014). "Quantitative constraints on starburst cycles in galaxies with stellar masses in the range 1 ...
#8 Krisztián Sárneczky
Krisztián Sárneczky (born 6 November 1974 in Budapest ) is a Hungarian teacher of geography [1] and prolific discoverer of minor planets and supernovae , researching at Konkoly Observatory in Budapest, Hungary. He is a board member of the Hungarian Astronomical Association (HAA) [2] and member of th
- ... ist 240364 Kozmutza 20 September 2003 list [F] 240697 Gemenc 1 April 2005 list 240757 Farkasberci 26 may 2005 list 241363 Érdibálint 19 December 2007 list (241368) 2008 DL 24 February 2008 list (242468) 2 ...
#9 Jana Tichá
Jana Tichá (born 1965 in České Budějovice ) is a Czech astronomer and discoverer of minor planets . She studied at the University of Economics in Prague and graduated in 1987. In 1992 she was selected for the position of a director of the Kleť Observatory . Czech astronomer Jana Tichá with her ex-hu
- ... 1238 Kroměříž 21 February 1998 list [A] 33061 Václavmorava 2 November 1997 list [A] 35233 Krčín 26 may 1995 list [A] 35269 Idefix 21 August 1996 list [A] 35446 Stáňa 6 February 1998 list [A] 35977 ...
#10 Owen Toon
Owen Brian Toon (born May 26, 1947 in Bethesda, Maryland ) [1] is a professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences. He is a fellow at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado Boulder . [2] He received an A.B. in physics at the University of California, Ber
- Owen Brian Toon (born may 26, 1947 in Bethesda, Maryland ) [1] is a professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences. He is a fellow ...
- ... comparing Earth and other planets such as Venus . American academic Owen Toon Born Owen Brian Toon may 26, 1947 Bethesda, Maryland Nationality American Alma mater University of California, Berkeley Cornell ...
#11 Otto E. Neugebauer
Otto Eduard Neugebauer (May 26, 1899 – February 19, 1990) was an Austrian-American mathematician and historian of science who became known for his research on the history of astronomy and the other exact sciences as they were practiced in antiquity and the Middle Ages . By studying clay tablets , he
- Otto Eduard Neugebauer ( may 26, 1899 – February 19, 1990) was an Austrian-American mathematician and historian of science who becam ...
- ... s sufficient corresponding inline citations . ( March 2013 ) Otto E. Neugebauer Born ( 1899-05-26 ) may 26, 1899 Innsbruck , Austria-Hungary Died February 19, 1990 (1990-02-19) (aged 90) Princeton, New Jerse ...
#12 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
- ... list (127983) 2003 HW 42 29 April 2003 list (128027) 2003 KT 3 22 May 2003 list (128037) 2003 KU 18 26 may 2003 list (128045) 2003 LH 6 6 June 2003 list (128058) 2003 NJ 2 3 July 2003 list (128066) 2003 OM ...
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#13 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
- ... 9 June 1931 1242 Zambesia 28 April 1932 1243 Pamela 7 May 1932 1244 Deira 25 May 1932 1245 Calvinia 26 may 1932 1246 Chaka 23 July 1932 1248 Jugurtha 1 September 1932 1264 Letaba 21 April 1933 1268 Libya 29 ...
#14 Minggatu
Minggatu ( Mongolian script : ᠮᠢᠩᠭᠠᠲᠦ ; Chinese : 明安图 ; pinyin : Ming'antu , c.1692-c. 1763), full name Sharavyn Myangat ( Mongolian : Шаравын Мянгат ), also known as Ming Antu was a Chinese Mongolian astronomer , mathematician , and topographic scientist at the Qing court . [1] His courtesy name wa
- ... d geographer Pierre Jartoux , who brought three infinite series to China early in the 1700s. [1] On may 26, 2002, the minor planet 28242 was named after Minggatu as 28242 Mingantu . [5] The nomination ceremo ...
#15 Imad Barghouthi
Imad Ahmad Barghouthi ( Arabic : عماد أحمد البرغوثي , born 1962) is a Palestinian astrophysicist . He is a member of the Barghouti hamula . Barghouti is presently professor of Theoretical Space Plasma Physics at Al-Quds University , and resides in Beit Rima near Ramallah . A leading researcher in hi
- ... by warranted being kept under administrative detention. [13] An Israeli court dismissed the case on 26 may for lack of evidence and stated he was to be released on the following Sunday. 29 May. [7] Just thr ...
#16 Mikhail Lomonosov
Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov ( / ˌ l ɒ m ə ˈ n ɒ s ɒ f / ; [1] Russian : Михаил (Михайло) Васильевич Ломоносов ; 19 November [ O.S. 8 November ] 1711 – 15 April [ O.S. 4 April ] 1765 ) was a Russian polymath , scientist and writer, who made important contributions to literature, education,
- ... . The Appearance of Venus on the Sun, Observed at the St.Petersburg Imperial Academy of Sciences on may 26, 1761 . Translated by Vladimir Shiltsev in "Lomonosov's Discovery of Venus Atmosphere in 1761: Engli ...
- ... "The Appearance of Venus on the Sun, Observed at the St. Petersburg Imperial Academy of Sciences on 26 may 1761" In 1762, Lomonosov presented an improved design of a reflecting telescope to the Russian Acad ...
#17 Helmut Abt
Helmut A. Abt (born 26 May 1925) [2] is a German-born American astrophysicist, having worked at the National Optical Astronomy Observatory and an Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science . [3] [4] [5] [6] German-American astrophysicist Helmut Arthur Abt [1] Born ( 19
- Helmut A. Abt (born 26 may 1925) [2] is a German-born American astrophysicist, having worked at the National Optical Astronomy ...
- ... Science . [3] [4] [5] [6] German-American astrophysicist Helmut Arthur Abt [1] Born ( 1925-05-26 ) 26 may 1925 (age 97) Germany Education Ph.D. Alma mater California Institute of Technology Occupation Astr ...
#18 Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein ( / ˈ aɪ n s t aɪ n / EYEN -styne ; [6] German: [ˈalbɛʁt ˈʔaɪnʃtaɪn] ( listen ) ; 14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist , [7] widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest and most influential physicists of all time. Einstein is best known for devel
- ... onverted his cottage into a Hitler Youth camp. [125] REFUGEE STATUS Albert Einstein's landing card ( 26 may 1933), when he landed in Dover (United Kingdom) from Ostend (Belgium) to visit Oxford In April 1933 ...
#19 Luís Cruls
Luíz Cruls or Luís Cruls or Louis Ferdinand Cruls (21 January 1848 – 21 June 1908) was a Belgian - Brazilian astronomer and geodesist . [1] He was Director of the Brazilian National Observatory from 1881 to 1908, led the commission charged with the survey and selection of a future site for the capit
- ... is work with the Commission until its dissolution. [7] Cruls married Maria Margarida de Oliveira on 26 may 1877. Luiz and Maria would remain married until his death. [11] The Cruls made their home in the Ri ...
#20 Yoji Kondo
Yoji Kondo ( 近藤 陽次 , Kondō Yōji , May 26, 1933 – October 9, 2017) was a Japanese-born American astrophysicist who also wrote science fiction under the pseudonym Eric Kotani . He edited Requiem: New Collected Works by Robert A. Heinlein and Tributes to the Grand Master (1992), and contributed to New
- Yoji Kondo ( 近藤 陽次 , Kondō Yōji , may 26, 1933 – October 9, 2017) was a Japanese-born American astrophysicist who also wrote science fiction ...
- ... . Heinlein , died in 1988. [1] Japanese-born American astrophysicist Yoji Kondo Born ( 1933-05-26 ) may 26, 1933 Hitachi, Japan Died October 9, 2017 (2017-10-09) (aged 84) Occupation Astrophysicist Kondo als ...
Science / Science
#1 Plasma cosmology
Plasma cosmology is a non-standard cosmology whose central postulate is that the dynamics of ionized gases and plasmas play important, if not dominant, roles in the physics of the universe beyond the Solar System . [2] [ unreliable source? ] [3] In contrast, the current observations and models of co
- ... D 122396373 . Anthony, L.P. (February 1992). "Plasma Cosmology" (PDF) . Sky & Telescope . Retrieved 26 may 2012 . recount: It was described as this in the February 1992 issue of Sky & Telescope ("Plasma Cos ...
Star / Star
#1 HD 115600
HD 115600 is a star in the constellation Centaurus and a member of the Scorpius–Centaurus association , the nearest OB association to the Sun and the host star of a bright Kuiper belt -like debris ring. [4] Star in the constellation Centaurus HD 115600 Image of the HD 115600 debris ring from the Gem
- ... ed excess consistent with the presence of a luminous, dusty circumstellar disk . [5] DEBRIS RING On may 26, 2015 a team led by Thayne Currie, Carey Lisse, and Marc Kuchner announced the discovery of a scatte ...