Edward Emerson Barnard

Edward Emerson Barnard (1857–1923) was an American astronomer, photographer and university teacher.

Also recorded as E. E. Barnard.

Overview

Born at Nashville in 1857, died at Williams Bay in 1923.

In detail

Edward Emerson Barnard studied at Vanderbilt University. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is astronomy.

Employment is recorded with University of Chicago, Lick Observatory and Vanderbilt University. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences, National Academy of Sciences and American Philosophical Society.

Work by Edward Emerson Barnard is recorded in the collections of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Distinctions recorded are Prix Jules Janssen, Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society, Lalande Prize and Bruce Medal.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Edward Emerson Barnard”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q204999: Edward Emerson Barnard

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