langs: 25 октября [ru] / october 25 [en] / 25. oktober [de] / 25 octobre [fr] / 25 ottobre [it] / 25 de octubre [es]
days: october 22 / october 23 / october 24 / october 25 / october 26 / october 27 / october 28
Asteroid / Asteroid
#1 960 Birgit
960 Birgit ( prov. designation : A921 TG or 1921 KH ) is a background asteroid , approximately 8 kilometers (5 miles) in diameter, located in the Florian region of the inner asteroid belt . It was discovered on 1 October 1921, by astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg Observatory in southern Ger
- ... nation of 3 ° with respect to the ecliptic . [3] The body's observation arc begins at Heidelberg on 25 october 1925, three weeks after its official discovery observation. [1] NAMING This minor planet was named ...
#2 1960 Guisan
1960 Guisan , provisional designation 1973 UA , is a carbonaceous asteroid from the middle region of the asteroid belt , approximately 25 kilometers in diameter. Asteroid 1960 Guisan Discovery [1] Discovered by P. Wild Discovery site Zimmerwald Obs. Discovery date 25 October 1973 Designations
- ... eroid 1960 Guisan Discovery [1] Discovered by P. Wild Discovery site Zimmerwald Obs. Discovery date 25 october 1973 Designations MPC designation (1960) Guisan Named after Henri Guisan (General) [2] Alternative ...
- ... [1] Absolute magnitude (H) 11.93 [1] [3] [7] [8] [5] [9] · 11.93 (IRAS:5) [4] It was discovered on 25 october 1973, by astronomer Paul Wild at Zimmerwald Observatory near Bern, Switzerland, and named after Swi ...
#3 2014 SC324
2014 SC 324 is a sub-kilometer asteroid and fast rotator , classified as a near-Earth object of the Apollo group , approximately 50 meters in diameter. [2] It was first observed on 30 September 2014, by the Mount Lemmon Survey at an apparent magnitude of 21 using a 1.5-meter (59 in) reflecting tel
- ... using JPL solution #5 with a 10-day observation arc. [7] It was observed by Goldstone radar on 24–2 25 october 2014. [8]
#4 962 Aslög
962 Aslög is a minor planet orbiting the Sun that was discovered by German astronomer Karl Wilhelm Reinmuth on 25 October 1921. Measurements of the lightcurve made in 2010 and 2011 give a rotation period of 5.465 ± 0.01 hours. It has a diameter of 39.5 km (24.5 mi) . [2] 962 Aslög Discovery Disc
- ... s a minor planet orbiting the Sun that was discovered by German astronomer Karl Wilhelm Reinmuth on 25 october 1921. Measurements of the lightcurve made in 2010 and 2011 give a rotation period of 5.465 ± 0.01 h ...
- ... .5 mi) . [2] 962 Aslög Discovery Discovered by K. Reinmuth Discovery site Heidelberg Discovery date 25 october 1921 Designations MPC designation (962) Aslög Alternative designations 1921 KP Orbital characterist ...
#5 2037 Tripaxeptalis
2037 Tripaxeptalis , provisional designation 1973 UB , is a stony Florian asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 6 kilometers in diameter. 2037 Tripaxeptalis Discovery [1] Discovered by P. Wild Discovery site Zimmerwald Obs. Discovery date 25 October 1973 Design
- ... 7 Tripaxeptalis Discovery [1] Discovered by P. Wild Discovery site Zimmerwald Obs. Discovery date 25 october 1973 Designations MPC designation (2037) Tripaxeptalis Named after Tripaxeptalis (fantasy name) (3 ...
- ... type S [3] Absolute magnitude (H) 13.2 [1] [3] · 13.44 ± 0.12 [7] · 13.5 [4] It was discovered on 25 october 1973, by Swiss astronomer Paul Wild at Zimmerwald Observatory near Bern, Switzerland. [8] The aster ...
#6 (436724) 2011 UW158
(436724) 2011 UW 158 , provisionally known as 2011 UW 158 , is a stony, walnut-shaped asteroid and fast rotator , classified as near-Earth object and potentially hazardous asteroid of the Apollo group , approximately 300 meters in diameter. It was discovered on 25 October 2011, by Pan-STARRS at Hale
- ... hazardous asteroid of the Apollo group , approximately 300 meters in diameter. It was discovered on 25 october 2011, by Pan-STARRS at Haleakala Observatory on the island of Maui, Hawaii, in the United States. [ ...
- ... f 2011 UW 158 Discovery [1] Discovered by Pan-STARRS 1 Discovery site Haleakala Obs. Discovery date 25 october 2011 Designations MPC designation (436724) 2011 UW 158 Alternative designations 2011 UW 158 Minor p ...
#7 2021 UA1
2021 UA 1 is a small (~2 meter) near-Earth object that passed about 3047 km from the surface of Earth while passing over Antarctica on 25 October 2021 around 03:07 UT. [5] [lower-alpha 1] Given the small size of the asteroid it only reached the brightness of Pluto at around apparent magnitude 14 .
- ... r-Earth object that passed about 3047 km from the surface of Earth while passing over Antarctica on 25 october 2021 around 03:07 UT. [5] [lower-alpha 1] Given the small size of the asteroid it only reached the ...
- ... asteroid 2021 UA 1 Orbit of 2021 UA1 Discovery [1] Discovered by Catalina Sky Survey Discovery date 25 october 2021 Designations MPC designation 2021 UA 1 Minor planet category NEO Aten (pre-flyby) Apollo (post ...
#8 495 Eulalia
Eulalia ( minor planet designation : 495 Eulalia ) is a minor planet orbiting the Sun . Eulalia is very near the 3:1 Jupiter orbital resonance. [3] Origin of 162173 Ryugu may be either 495 Eulalia or 142 Polana [4] Sun · Earth · 162173 Ryugu · 142 Polana · 495 Eulalia 495
- ... ts lightcurve Discovery Discovered by Max Wolf Discovery site Heidelberg Observatory Discovery date 25 october 1902 Designations MPC designation (495) Eulalia Pronunciation / j uː ˈ l eɪ l i ə / Named after the ...
#9 460 Scania
460 Scania ( / ˈ s k eɪ i ə / ; prov. designation : A900 UF or 1900 FN ) is a background asteroid and a slow rotator from the central regions of the asteroid belt . It was discovered by German astronomer Max Wolf at the Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory on 22 October 1900. [1] The uncommon K-t
- ... f 5 ° with respect to the ecliptic . [3] The body's observation arc begins at Vienna Observatory on 25 october 1900, three nights after its official discovery observation at Heidelberg . [1] NAMING This minor p ...
#10 385446 Manwë
385446 Manwë [ˈmanwɛ] , or (385446) Manwë–Thorondor [θɔˈrɔndɔr] , is a binary resonant Kuiper belt object in a 4:7 mean-motion resonance with Neptune . [6] It was discovered on 25 August 2003, by American astronomer Marc Buie at Cerro Tololo Observatory in northern Chile. [2] A study of Manwë's ligh
- ... e first event, an inferior occultation, is predicted for 2014 July 16, and they continue until 2018 october 25. [5] [8] The actual observations revealed none of the four predicted occultations, likely due error ...
#11 2340 Hathor
2340 Hathor ( / ˈ h æ θ ɔːr , - ər / ), provisional designation 1976 UA , is an eccentric stony asteroid , classified as near-Earth object and potentially hazardous asteroid . It belongs to the Aten group of asteroids and measures approximately 210 meters in diameter. Discovered by Charles Kowal in
- ... y Eleanor Helin and is named for the ancient Egyptian deity Hathor . [2] INDEPENDENT DISCOVERIES On 25 october 1976, Hathor was independently discovered by Eleanor Helin during the Palomar Planet-Crossing Aster ...
#12 (549948) 2011 WL2
(549948) 2011 WL 2 is a sub-kilometer asteroid , classified as a near-Earth object and potentially hazardous asteroid of the Apollo group . It was discovered on 16 November 2011, by astronomers with the LINEAR at the Lincoln Laboratory ETS near Socorro, New Mexico, in the United States. (549948) 201
- ... rvation arc . 2011 WL 2 will pass at a distance of 0.0056 AU (840,000 km; 520,000 mi) from Earth on 25 october 2077. [2] For comparison, the distance to the Moon is about 0.0026 AU (384,400 km). 2011 WL 2 appea ...
#13 2020 SL1
2020 SL 1 is a near-Earth asteroid of the Apollo group , discovered by the Pan-STARRS 1 survey at Haleakala Observatory , Hawaii on 18 September 2020. With an estimated diameter of 0.9–2.0 km (0.56–1.24 mi) , it is the largest potentially hazardous asteroid discovered in 2020. [8] 2020 SL 1 Disc
- ... JD 2459000.5) Uncertainty parameter 1 Observation arc 12.04 yr (4,396 days) Earliest precovery date 25 october 2008 Aphelion 4.121 AU Perihelion 0.9091 AU Semi-major axis 2.515 AU Eccentricity 0.63856 Orbital p ...
- ... earliest known precovery observations were identified in three Sloan Digital Sky Survey images from 25 october 2008. [2] ORBIT AND CLASSIFICATION Orbit diagram of 2020 SL 1 along with Jupiter and the inner plan ...
#14 812 Adele
812 Adele ( prov. designation : A915 RU or 1915 XV ) is an elongated Eunomia asteroid from the central regions of the asteroid belt . It was discovered on 8 September 1915, by Russian astronomer Sergey Belyavsky at the Simeiz Observatory on the Crimean peninsula. [1] The presumed S-type asteroid has
- ... ver, only credits the first discoverer. The asteroid was first observed as A902 UE at Heidelberg on 25 october 1902. The body's observation arc begins at the Bergedorf Observatory on 19 September 1915, less tha ...
#15 496 Gryphia
Gryphia ( minor planet designation : 496 Gryphia ) is an S-type asteroid [3] belonging to the Flora family in the Main Belt . Its diameter is about 15 km and it has an albedo of 0.168. [4] 496 Gryphia Discovery Discovered by Max Wolf Discovery site Heidelberg Discovery date 25 October 1902 D
- ... of 0.168. [4] 496 Gryphia Discovery Discovered by Max Wolf Discovery site Heidelberg Discovery date 25 october 1902 Designations MPC designation (496) Gryphia Pronunciation / ˈ ɡ r ɪ f i ə / [1] Alternative des ...
#16 69230 Hermes
69230 Hermes is a sub-kilometer sized asteroid and binary system on an eccentric orbit, [10] classified as a potentially hazardous asteroid and near-Earth object of the Apollo group , that passed Earth at approximately twice the distance of the Moon on 30 October 1937. The asteroid was named after H
- ... ( JD 2458600.5) Uncertainty parameter 0 Observation arc 80.94 yr (29,565 d) Earliest precovery date 25 october 1937 Aphelion 2.6878 AU Perihelion 0.6226 AU Semi-major axis 1.6552 AU Eccentricity 0.6239 Orbital ...
#17 968 Petunia
968 Petunia ( prov. designation : A921 WJ or 1921 KW ), is a stony asteroid of the Itha family , approximately 28 kilometers (17 miles) in diameter, located in the outer region of the asteroid belt . It was discovered on 24 November 1921, by astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg Observatory in
- ... 2 ° with respect to the ecliptic . [4] The asteroid was first observed at Heidelberg Observatory on 25 october 1921, where the body's observation arc begins with its official discovery observation one month lat ...
#18 1911 Schubart
1911 Schubart , provisional designation 1973 UD , is a dark Hildian asteroid and parent body of the Schubart family , located in the outermost region of the asteroid belt , approximately 70 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 25 October 1973, by Swiss astronomer Paul Wild at Zimmerwald Obse
- ... termost region of the asteroid belt , approximately 70 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 25 october 1973, by Swiss astronomer Paul Wild at Zimmerwald Observatory , near Bern, Switzerland. [12] The as ...
- ... oid 1911 Schubart Discovery [1] Discovered by P. Wild Discovery site Zimmerwald Obs. Discovery date 25 october 1973 Designations MPC designation (1911) Schubart Named after Joachim Schubart (German astronomer) ...
#19 3789 Zhongguo
3789 Zhongguo , provisional designation 1928 UF , is a resonant asteroid from outermost region of the asteroid belt , approximately 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) in diameter. It was discovered in 1928 by Chinese astronomer Zhang Yuzhe at the Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, in the United S
- ... a . 3789 Zhongguo Discovery [1] Discovered by Y. C. Chang Discovery site Yerkes Obs. Discovery date 25 october 1928 Designations MPC designation (3789) Zhongguo Named after China [1] (Chinese transliteration) A ...
- ... er Zhang Yuzhe observed an unknown asteroid, provisionally designated 1928 UF for the first time on 25 october 1928. After it was (prematurely) given the number 1125, he named it "China" or "中国" ( Zho ̄ ngguó ) ...
#20 279 Thule
Thule , minor planet designation : 279 Thule , is a large asteroid from the outer asteroid belt . It is classified as a D-type asteroid and is probably composed of organic-rich silicates , carbon and anhydrous silicates. Thule was the first asteroid discovered with a semi-major axis greater than 4 A
- ... asteroid discovered with a semi-major axis greater than 4 AU. It was discovered by Johann Palisa on 25 october 1888 in Vienna and was named after the ultimate northern land of Thule . Outer main-belt asteroid T ...
- ... Ultima Thule, see 486958 Arrokoth . 279 Thule Discovery Discovered by Johann Palisa Discovery date 25 october 1888 Designations MPC designation (279) Thule Pronunciation / ˈ θj uː l iː / [1] Alternative design ...
Comet / Comet
#1 C/1769 P1
C/1769 P1 (Messier) is a long-period comet that was visible to the naked eye at its last apparition in 1769. Because of its outstanding brightness it is called a great comet . C/1769 P1 (Messier) The Great Comet of the morning of 9 September 1769 over Nuremberg Discovery Discovered by Charles Messie
- ... eye but difficult to discern; by telescope he saw a bright nucleus with a tail about 2° degree. On october 25 Joseph-Louis Lagrange in Milan saw the comet with a dim tail, but a brighter nucleus than in Septemb ...
#2 C/2013 A1 (Siding Spring)
C/2013 A1 ( Siding Spring ) is an Oort cloud comet discovered on 3 January 2013 by Robert H. McNaught at Siding Spring Observatory using the 0.5-meter (20 in) Uppsala Southern Schmidt Telescope . [1] [6] For other uses, see Siding Spring . Oort cloud comet C/2013 A1 (Siding Spring) Comet Siding Sp
- ... ination 129.0° Jupiter MOID 3.67 AU Dimensions ~400–700 meters (0.2–0.4 mi) [4] [5] Last perihelion 25 october 2014 At the time of discovery it was 7.2 AU from the Sun and located in the constellation Lepus . C ...
#3 Halley's Comet
Halley's Comet or Comet Halley , officially designated 1P/Halley , is a short-period comet visible from Earth every 75–79 years. [1] Halley is the only known short-period comet that is regularly visible to the naked eye from Earth, and thus the only naked-eye comet that can appear twice in a human l
- ... large as the half Moon . . . Its colour was white but its rays were red". 1P/1301 R1, 1301 1301 79 25 october 22–31 October Seen by Giotto di Bondone and included in his painting The Adoration of the Magi . Ch ...
#4 206P/Barnard–Boattini
206P/Barnard–Boattini was the first comet to be discovered by photographic means. [6] The American astronomer Edward Emerson Barnard did so on the night of October 13, 1892. Comet 206P/Barnard–Boattini Discovery Discovery date October 13, 1892 Alternative designations Barnard 3; D/1892 T1; P/1892 T1
- ... 1° Earth MOID 0.018 AU (2,700,000 km) [1] Last perihelion March 4, 2021 [2] August 27, 2014 [3] [4] october 25, 2008 Next perihelion 2027-Sep-13 [5] After this apparition this comet was lost and was thus designa ...
#5 Great Comet of 1819
The Great Comet of 1819 , officially designated as C/1819 N1 , also known as Comet Tralles , was an exceptionally bright and easily visible comet , approaching an apparent magnitude of 1–2, discovered July 1, 1819 by the German astronomer Johann Georg Tralles in Berlin . It was the first comet analy
- ... ad an apparent magnitude of 1–2 and a tail about 7–8° long. The comet was last sighted by Struve on october 25. [3] Also on July 3, François Arago used a polarimeter of his own invention to analyze the light fro ...
#6 15P/Finlay
Comet Finlay is a periodic comet with an orbital period of 6 years discovered by William Henry Finlay ( Royal Observatory , Cape of Good Hope , South Africa ) on September 26, 1886. The next perihelion passage is July 13, 2021 when the comet will have a solar elongation of 54 degrees at approximatel
- ... 919 the path was off predictions and a new comet discovered by Sasaki (Kyoto Observatory, Japan) on october 25, 1919, was discovered to be Finlay's. The magnitude of the comet declined after 1926, and it was not ...
#7 22P/Kopff
Comet Kopff or 22P/Kopff is a periodic comet in the Solar System . Discovered on August 23, 1906, it was named after August Kopff who discovered the comet. The comet was missed on its November 1912 return, but was recovered on its June 1919 return and has been seen at every apparition since. [4] Clo
- ... Jupiter MOID 0.077 AU (11,500,000 km) [1] Dimensions 3.0 km [1] Last perihelion March 18, 2022 [2] october 25, 2015 [3] May 25, 2009 [4] Next perihelion 2028-Jun-28 [5] OBSERVATIONS Perihelion distance at diffe ...
#8 Comet Holmes
Comet Holmes / ˈ h oʊ m z / (official designation: 17P/Holmes ) is a periodic comet in the Solar System , discovered by the British amateur astronomer Edwin Holmes on November 6, 1892. Although normally a very faint object, Holmes became notable during its October 2007 return when it temporarily bri
- ... ] It became easily visible to the naked eye as a bright yellow "star" in Perseus , [12] [13] and by october 25 17P/Holmes appeared as the third-brightest "star" in that constellation. [11] Although large telesco ...
- ... f 3–4 magnitudes occurred in January 2015, but still required a large telescope to be seen. [20] On october 25 the comet looked liked a bright new star in the constellation of Perseus . This photo composite show ...
- ... Perseus . This photo composite shows the comet's size and motion in the constellation Perseus from october 25, 2007 through March 9, 2008. Motion with expanding dust cloud A simulation showing the angular diame ...
Galaxy / Galaxy
#1 NGC 36
NGC 36 is a barred spiral galaxy [3] in the constellation Pisces . It is located about 221 million light-years (68 megaparsecs) away. [2] It was discovered in October 25, 1785 by the astronomer William Herschel . [4] NGC 36 ( 2MASS ) Barred Spiral Galaxy in the constellation Pisces NGC 36 SDSS image
- ... isces . It is located about 221 million light-years (68 megaparsecs) away. [2] It was discovered in october 25, 1785 by the astronomer William Herschel . [4] NGC 36 ( 2MASS ) Barred Spiral Galaxy in the constell ...
Institution / Institution
#1 Starkenburg Observatory
The Starkenburg Observatory ( German : Starkenburg-Sternwarte ) is an astronomical observatory in Heppenheim , Germany. It was founded in 1970, and currently has about 150 members. [2] [3] Observatory Starkenburg Observatory Named after Starkenburg Observatory code 611 Location Starkenburg , G
- ... 3) 2010 UE 82 3 November 1999 list [A] (337298) 2000 YY 7 22 December 2000 list [A] 342431 Hilo 25 october 2008 list [A] (343080) 2009 DH 1 17 February 2009 list [A] (349826) 2009 CU 6 14 February 2009 ...
#2 Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca
The Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca ( Spanish : Observatorio Astronómico de Mallorca , OAM ) is an observatory just south of Costitx , Mallorca , Spain . [3] Observatory Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca Alternative names ca Observatory code 620 Location Costitx , Mallorca , Spain Coor
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#3 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
- ... y 6, 2019 (Russian Far East) Solar eclipse of June 21, 2020 (south part of Russia) Solar eclipse of october 25, 2022 (European Russia) Solar eclipse of March 29, 2025 (?) Solar eclipse of August 2, 2027 (Europea ...
- ... iningrad Oblast , Crimea ) Solar eclipse of July 2, 2038 (Crimea, North Caucasus ) Solar eclipse of october 25, 2041 (Russian Far East) Solar eclipse of April 20, 2042 (Russian Far East) Solar eclipse of August ...
#4 Purple Mountain Observatory
The Purple Mountain Observatory ( Chinese : 紫金山天文台 ; pinyin : Zǐjīnshān Tiānwéntái ), also known as Zijinshan Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory located on the Purple Mountain in the east of Nanjing . [lower-alpha 1] Observatory Purple Mountain Observatory Purple Mountain Observ
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#5 Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory
The Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory is a public astronomical observatory located on the campus of the University of Western Ontario , in London, Ontario , Canada . Observatory Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory Cronyn Observatory Alternative names Cronyn Observatory Organization University of Weste
- ... s. Cronyn, and named in honor of her late husband. The grand opening was held at 4:00pm on Tuesday, october 25, 1940. [1] [2] FACILITIES BUILDING AND DOME The building is a stone structure, being 31 feet by 45 f ...
#6 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
- ... se of March 20, 2015 Solar eclipse of June 21, 2020 Solar eclipse of June 10, 2021 Solar eclipse of october 25, 2022 Solar eclipse of March 29, 2025 Solar eclipse of August 12, 2026 Solar eclipse of August 2, 20 ...
- ... 29, 2006 August 1, 2008 January 15, 2010 January 4, 2011 March 20, 2015 June 21, 2020 June 10, 2021 october 25, 2022 March 29, 2025 August 12, 2026 August 2, 2027 June 12, 2029 June 1, 2030 March 20, 2034 Januar ...
#7 International Astronautical Congress
Every year, the International Astronautical Federation with the support of the International Academy of Astronautics and the International Institute of Space Law (IISL), holds the International Astronautical Congress ( IAC ) which is hosted by one of the national society members of the IAF. Annual m
- ... ashington, D.C., USA 71st October 12-16, 2020 N/A (Virtually livestreamed due to COVID-19) [6] 72nd october 25 – October 29, 2021 Dubai, UAE [7] 73rd September 18-22, 2022 Paris, France [8] 74th October 2-6, 202 ...
Meteorite / Meteorite
#1 Kepler-17b
Kepler-17b is a planet in the orbit of star Kepler-17 , first observed by the Kepler spacecraft observatory in 2011. Kepler-17b is a gas giant nearly 2.45 times the mass of Jupiter , and is sometimes described as a " super-Jupiter ". The planet is likely to be tidally locked to the parent star. In 2
- ... Jupiter orbiting Kepler-17 Kepler-17b Discovery Discovered by Aldo S. Bonomo et al. Discovery date 25 october 2011 Detection method Transit method Orbital characteristics Semi-major axis 0.0268 ± 0.0005 AU (4, ...
Researcher / Researcher
#1 Lyudmila Zhuravleva
Lyudmila Vasilyevna Zhuravleva ( Russian : Людмила Васильевна Журавлёва , Ukrainian : Людмила Василівна Журавльова , romanized : Ljudmyla Vasylivna Žuravljova ; born 22 May 1946) is a Soviet , Russian and Ukrainian astronomer , who worked at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory in Nauchnij, where
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#2 Augusto Testa
Augusto Testa (born 1950) is an Italian amateur astronomer and a discoverer of minor planets , observing at the Sormano Astronomical Observatory in northern Italy. According to the Minor Planet Center , he has discovered numerous asteroids during 1994–2000, all of them in collaboration with other as
- ... 1995 UY 4 24 October 1995 list [H] 33035 Pareschi 27 September 1997 list [A] (33049) 1997 UF 5 25 october 1997 list [C] (37734) 1996 UR 3 30 October 1996 list [B] (39654) 1995 UP 19 October 1995 list ...
#3 Ladislav Brožek
Ladislav Brožek (born 1952) is a Slovak astronomer . [2] At the Bohemian Kleť Observatory , he discovered a total of 23 minor planets between 1979 and 1982, as credited by the Minor Planet Center . [1] Slovak astronomer Minor planets discovered: 23 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets One
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#4 Kin Endate
Kin Endate ( 円館 金 , Endate Kin , born December 15, 1960) is a Japanese amateur astronomer who has discovered hundreds of asteroids, most of them in collaboration with Kazuro Watanabe , placing him among the most prolific discoverers of minor planets . [1] Minor planets discovered: 624 [1] see §
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#5 Ian P. Griffin
Ian P. Griffin (born 1966) is a New Zealand astronomer , discoverer of minor planets and a public spokesman upon scientific matters. He is currently the Director of Otago Museum , Dunedin , New Zealand. Griffin was the CEO of Science Oxford , in Oxford, United Kingdom, and the former head of public
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#6 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
- ... erbo-Croatian). Belgrade: Danas : 7. ISSN 1450-538X . CROSBI 660950 . Archived from the original on 25 october 2013 . Retrieved 12 November 2013 . ; "Comment la langue sert d'alibi aux thèses nationalistes" [Ho ...
#7 Max Wolf
Maximilian Franz Joseph Cornelius Wolf (21 June 1863 – 3 October 1932) was a German astronomer and a pioneer in the field of astrophotography . He was the chairman of astronomy at the University of Heidelberg and director of the Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory from 1902 until his death in 19
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#8 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
- ... pursuits, and with his younger brother, Clement Biddle , signed the Non-importation Resolutions of october 25, 1765. He was a delegate to the Provincial Conference January 23, 1775; member of the Committee of S ...
#9 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
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#10 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
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#11 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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#12 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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#13 Catherine Johnson (scientist)
Catherine L. Johnson is a planetary scientist known for her research on the magnetic fields of planets including Mercury , Venus , Earth and its moon, and Mars . Planetary scientist Not to be confused with the American mathematician Katherine Johnson . See also: Catherine Johnson Catherine Louise Jo
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#14 Richard Martin West
Richard Martin West (born 1941) is a Danish astronomer and discoverer of astronomical objects with a long career at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and at the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Danish astronomer Minor planets discovered: 40 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets
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#15 Ulisse Munari
Ulisse Munari (born 1960) is an Italian astronomer and discoverer of minor planets . He is Professor of Astronomy at the University of Padua , and works at the Asiago Observatory . He is a member of the Radial Velocity Experiment (RAVE) team, an all-sky survey using the UK's 1.2m Schmidt telescope i
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#16 George B. Field
George B. Field (born October 25, 1929 in Providence, Rhode Island ) is an American astrophysicist. American astrophysicist This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification . ( February 2013 ) George B. Field George B. Field (1987) Born ( 1929-10-25 ) October 25, 1929 (a
- George B. Field (born october 25, 1929 in Providence, Rhode Island ) is an American astrophysicist. American astrophysicist This biog ...
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#17 Heinrich Schwabe
Samuel Heinrich Schwabe (25 October 1789 – 11 April 1875) a German astronomer remembered for his work on sunspots . German astronomer This article includes a list of general references , but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations . ( February 2012 ) Samuel Heinrich Schwabe Born ( 1789-10
- Samuel Heinrich Schwabe ( 25 october 1789 – 11 April 1875) a German astronomer remembered for his work on sunspots . German astronomer T ...
- ... ient corresponding inline citations . ( February 2012 ) Samuel Heinrich Schwabe Born ( 1789-10-25 ) 25 october 1789 Dessau Died 11 April 1875 (1875-04-11) (aged 85) Nationality German Known for sunspots Awards ...
#18 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
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#19 Antonín Mrkos
Antonín Mrkos ( Czech pronunciation: [ˈantoɲiːn ˈmr̩kos] ) (27 January 1918, Střemchoví – 29 May 1996, Prague ) was a Czech astronomer . Czech astronomer Antonín Mrkos Minor planets discovered: 274 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets
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#20 Takeshi Urata
Takeshi Urata ( 浦田 武 , Urata Takeshi , 1947 – December 15, 2012) [2] was a Japanese astronomer . He was a prolific discoverer of asteroids , observing at Nihondaira Observatory . Japanese astronomer Minor planets discovered: 642 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets In 1978 he became the fi
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#1 Alpha Librae
Alpha Librae ( α Librae , abbreviated Alpha Lib , α Lib ) is a double star and, despite its ' alpha ' designation, it is the second-brightest star system (or star) in the constellation of Libra . The two components are designated α¹ Librae and α² Librae . The system bore the traditional name of Zube
- ... liptic so it can be occulted by the Moon and (very rarely) by planets . It was occulted by Venus on october 25, 1947; [14] the next occultation by a planet will be by Mercury on 10 November 2052. [15] Both compo ...