Edward Emerson Barnard

Astronomer

1857 – 1923

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Who was Edward Emerson Barnard?

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 Barnard's Star in 1916, which is named in his honor.

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Born
Dec 16, 1857
Nashville
Nationality
  • United States of America
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Died
Feb 6, 1923
Williams Bay

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on July 23, 2013

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