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Edward Emerson Barnard Biography and Timeline

Follow Edward Emerson Barnard through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Edward Emerson Barnard, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1890–1892Years on this page

1890

Jupiter Photography

Astronomer · Lick Observatory · Science / Astronomy

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

Role range: 1857-1923

1892

9 September 1892

Discovery of Amalthea

Astronomer · Lick Observatory · Science / Astronomy

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

Role range: 1857-1923

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