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Edward Emerson Barnard

Edward Emerson Barnard
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Edward Emerson Barnard 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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  1. Aleksandr LyapunovJune 6, 1857 – November 3, 1918
  2. Charles Scott SherringtonNovember 27, 1857 – March 4, 1952
  3. Edward Emerson Barnard (this page)December 16, 1857 – February 6, 1923
  4. John JolyNovember 1, 1857 – December 8, 1933
  5. Ronald RossMay 13, 1857 – September 16, 1932
  6. Williamina FlemingMay 15, 1857 – May 21, 1911

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