Edward Emerson Barnard
Also known as E. E. Barnard
American astronomer and astronomical photographer (1857-1923)
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Edward Emerson Barnard was an American astronomer and pioneering astronomical photographer who lived from 1857 to 1923. His work in observing and photographing celestial objects made important contributions to the field of astronomy during a transformative period when photography was revolutionizing how astronomers studied the night sky.
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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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1857 births1923 deaths19th-century American astronomers20th-century American astronomersDiscoverers of astronomical objectsDiscoverers of cometsDiscoverers of moonsEdward Emerson BarnardFellows of the American Academy of Arts and SciencesMembers of the American Philosophical SocietyPeople from Williams Bay, WisconsinRecipients of the Bruce Medal