Asaph Hall
American astronomer (1829–1907) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Asaph Hall III (October 15, 1829 – November 22, 1907) was an American astronomer who is best known for having discovered the two moons of Mars, Deimos and Phobos, in 1877.[1] He determined the orbits of satellites of other planets and of double stars, the rotation of Saturn, and the mass of Mars.
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Born | (1829-10-15)October 15, 1829 |
Died | November 22, 1907(1907-11-22) (aged 78) |
Alma mater | New-York Central College, McGrawville |
Occupation | Astronomer |
Known for | Discovery of the two moons of Mars |
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Children | 4, including Asaph Hall, Jr. and Percival Hall |
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