James W. Christy

Summary

James W. Christy is a human^[1]. Born in Milwaukee^[2], he… he was born on September 15, 1938^[3]. He worked as an astronomer^[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).^[5]

Key Facts

• Born in Milwaukee^[2], James W. Christy…
• James W. Christy was born on September 15, 1938^[3].
• James W. Christy held citizenship in United States^[6].
• James W. Christy worked as an astronomer^[4].
• Among James W. Christy's employers was United States Naval Observatory^[7].
• James W. Christy's education included a stint at University of Arizona^[8].
• James W. Christy was a member of International Astronomical Union^[9].
• James W. Christy is recorded as male^[10].
• James W. Christy's instance of is recorded as human^[11].
• James W. Christy's Commons category is recorded as James W. Christy^[12].
• James W. Christy's family name is recorded as Christy^[13].
• James W. Christy's given name is recorded as James^[14].

Body

Origins and Family

James W. Christy was born in Milwaukee^[2]. He was born on September 15, 1938^[3].

Education

James W. Christy's education included a stint at University of Arizona^[8].

Career and Affiliations

James W. Christy worked as an astronomer^[4]. He was employed by United States Naval Observatory^[7].

Works and Contributions

Things named for James W. Christy include 129564 Christy^[15], an asteroid^[16].

Why It Matters

James W. Christy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).^[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[17] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[18]

He is credited with the discovery of Charon^[19], a moon of Pluto^[20]. Entities named for him include 129564 Christy^[15], an asteroid^[16].

FAQs

Where was James W. Christy born?

Born in Milwaukee^[2], James W. Christy…

What did James W. Christy do for work?

James W. Christy worked as astronomer^[4].

Where did James W. Christy go to school?

James W. Christy was educated at University of Arizona^[8].

What did James W. Christy discover?

James W. Christy is credited as discoverer of Charon^[19].