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Edward Emerson Barnard

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American astronomer and astronomical photographer (1857-1923)

United StatesScientistsLived 1857 to 1923 · aged 65
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Edward Emerson Barnard 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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Barnard at the Fourth Conference International Union for Cooperation in Solar Research at Mount Wilson Observatory, 1910Barnard at the Fourth Conference International Union for Cooperation in Solar Research at Mount Wilson Observatory, 1910

Awards 6

1917Bruce Medal
1906Prix Jules Janssen
1900Janssen Medal
1897Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society
1892Lalande Prize
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Connected to Edward 6

Victor AmbartsumianAlso won Janssen MedalHeinrich Wilhelm Matthias OlbersAlso won Lalande PrizePercival LowellAlso won Prix Jules JanssenMartin ReesAlso won Bruce MedalGeorge Ellery HaleAlso won Janssen MedalWilliam HugginsAlso won Lalande Prize

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1857 to 1923 · aged 65
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32 languages

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