Edward Emerson Barnard
American astronomer (1857–1923) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Emerson Barnard /ˈbɑːrnərd/ (December 16, 1857 – February 6, 1923) was an American astronomer. He was commonly known as E. E. Barnard, and was recognized as a gifted observational astronomer. He is best known for his discovery of the high proper motion of Barnard's Star in 1916, which is named in his honor.
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Born | (1857-12-16)December 16, 1857 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | February 6, 1923(1923-02-06) (aged 65) Williams Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
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Fields | Astronomy |
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