Born
December 16, 1857
Nashville, United States
Died
February 6, 1923
Williams Bay, United States
Known for
American astronomer and astronomical photographer
Edward Emerson Barnard (1857–1923) was United States best known for American astronomer and astronomical photographer.
Edward Emerson Barnard (December 16, 1857 – February 6, 1923) was an American astronomer and photographer. Self-taught, he discovered numerous comets, Jupiter's moon Amalthea, and pioneered astrophotography, notably cataloging dark nebulae. His legacy includes Barnard's Star, named in his honor.
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Edward Emerson Barnard died on February 6, 1923 in Williams Bay, United States, at the age of 65.
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Edward Emerson Barnard was born in Nashville, United States on December 16, 1857.
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Edward Emerson Barnard is best known for American astronomer and astronomical photographer.
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Edward Emerson Barnard was 65 years old at the time of death.
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Edward Emerson Barnard was from United States.
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