Edward Emerson Barnard Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Edward Emerson Barnard, based on 2 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

2 records1890–18922 events1 places

Chronological biography

1890

Jupiter Photography1890

Science / Astronomy · Astronomer · Lick Observatory

Photographs and studies Jupiter with the large refractor at Lick Observatory.

1892

Discovery of Amalthea9 September 1892

Science / Astronomy · Astronomer · Lick Observatory

Discovers Amalthea, the fifth known moon of Jupiter and the last satellite found visually.

Titles and roles

Astronomer

Record provenance

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