Clyde Tombaugh
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Summary
Clyde Tombaugh was born on February 4, 1906[1], in Streator[2]. He died on January 17, 1997[3], in Las Cruces[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,003 views/month, #6,932 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Patricia Tombaugh[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Field of work: astronomy[10]
- Employer: New Mexico State University[11], University of California, Los Angeles[12]
- Educated at: University of Kansas[13], Northern Arizona University[14], Kansas State University[15]
- Award received: Jackson-Gwilt Medal[16]
- Member of: International Astronomical Union[17]
- Religion or worldview: Unitarian Universalism[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Clyde Tombaugh[20]
- Family name: Tombaugh[21]
- Given name: Clyde[22]
- Described by source: Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: American English[24]
- Name in native language: Clyde William Tombaugh[25]
- P14528: 27099[26]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Clyde Tombaugh include Tombaugh Regio[27] and 1604 Tombaugh[28].
Why It Matters
Clyde Tombaugh has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
He is credited with the discovery of Pluto[31], a plutoid[32]; moon of Pluto[33], an astronomical object type[34]; 2839 Annette[35], an asteroid[36]; 3754 Kathleen[37], an asteroid[38]; 6618 Jimsimons[39], an asteroid[40]; and 3310 Patsy[41], an asteroid[42]. Entities named for him include Tombaugh Regio[27] and 1604 Tombaugh[28].
FAQs
Where was Clyde Tombaugh born?
Clyde Tombaugh's place of birth was Streator[2].
Where did Clyde Tombaugh die?
Clyde Tombaugh died in Las Cruces[4].
Who was Clyde Tombaugh married to?
Clyde Tombaugh's spouses include Patricia Tombaugh[8].
What did Clyde Tombaugh do for work?
Clyde Tombaugh worked as an astronomer[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Clyde Tombaugh go to school?
Clyde Tombaugh was educated at University of Kansas[13], Northern Arizona University[14], and Kansas State University[15].
What awards did Clyde Tombaugh receive?
Honors received include Jackson-Gwilt Medal[16].
What did Clyde Tombaugh discover?
Clyde Tombaugh is credited as discoverer of Pluto[31], moon of Pluto[33], 2839 Annette[35], and 3754 Kathleen[37].