Edward Emerson Barnard, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edward Emerson Barnard

American astronomer and astronomical photographer (1857-1923)

Date of Birth: 16-Dec-1857

Place of Birth: Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Date of Death: 06-Feb-1923

Profession: astronomer, photographer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

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.