Juan G. Sanguin (1933 – 7 January 2006[1]) was an Argentine astronomer.
Juan G. Sanguin | |
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Born | 1933 |
Died | January 7, 2006(2006-01-07) (aged 72–73) |
Nationality | Argentinian |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy |
Institutions | "El Leoncito" Astronomical Complex |
Sanguin guided the studies about Small Solar System bodies at the "El Leoncito" Astronomical Complex (Complejo Astronómico El Leoncito, CASLEO) for more than 25 years.[2] He had collaborated with Carlos Cesco.[1]
He is known for the discovery of periodic comet 92P/Sanguin, on October 15, 1977, at the "El Leoncito" Astronomical Complex.
The asteroid 5081 Sanguin brings his name.[2]
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