Edward Emerson Barnard
American astronomer
Died when: 65 years 52 days (781 months)Star Sign: Sagittarius
Edward Emerson Barnard /'b??rn?rd/ (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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