Robert Burnham Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetRobert Burnham Jr.
American astronomer
Date of Birth: 16-Jun-1931
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Date of Death: 20-Mar-1993
Profession: astronomer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Robert Burnham Jr.
- Robert Burnham Jr.
- (June 16, 1931 – March 20, 1993) was an American astronomer, best known for writing the classic three-volume Burnham's Celestial Handbook.
- He is the discoverer of numerous asteroids including the Mars crossing asteroid 3397 Leyla, as well as six comets. Burnham's late years were tragic; he died destitute and alone.
- However, he is remembered by a generation of deep sky observers for his unique contribution to astronomy, the Celestial Handbook.
- The main-belt asteroid 3467 Bernheim was named in his honor.
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