Humason

(1964 TQ )
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NOW @ 27 SCO 54
FOUND @ 18 ARI 9
 
Inclination: 2.753
Eccentricity: 0.155
Period: 3.375 years
AU 2.25
Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

14.10.1964 06:28 Brooklyn 24e45 59n26 observations 1


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Named in memory of Milton L. Humason (1891–1972), who provided all the larger redshifts in the Hubble-Humason epoch-making program. Unrivaled in obtaining spectrograms of very faint galaxies, he correctly identified the few available features. Originally a mule skinner who brought up material for the construction of the Mount Wilson Observatory, he rose through the ranks as a janitor, night assistant and telescope user for colleagues. Appointed a regular staff member with only grammar-school education, he was eventually awarded an honorary degree by the University of Lund. (M 8403) _ _.


Avastatud: 14-10-1964 Avastamiskoht: Brooklyn Avastajad: Indiana University

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