Edward Emerson Barnard (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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16 December 1857 Nashville, Tennessee
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Died |
6 February 1923 (aged 65) Williams Bay, Wisconsin
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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