John Caister Bennet
South African astronomer (1914-1990)
Facts
13 properties- Instance of
- human
- Date of birth
- April 6, 1914
- Date of death
- May 30, 1990
- Place of birth
- Estcourt
- Place of death
- Pretoria
- Country of citizenship
- South Africa[6]
- Occupation
- amateur astronomer
- Citizenship
- South Africa
- Different from
- John Sloman Bennett[11]
🏷️ Also known as
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- Google Knowledge Graph ID
- /g/1224z0q9
- Kindred Britain ID
- I9267
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Summary
John Caister Bennet's place of birth was Estcourt[1]. He was born on April 6, 1914[2]. He passed away in Pretoria[3]. He died on May 30, 1990[4]. He worked as an amateur astronomer[5].
Why It Matters
He is credited with the discovery of Comet Bennett[12], a non-periodic comet[13].
FAQs
Where was John Caister Bennet born?
John Caister Bennet's place of birth was Estcourt[1].
Where did John Caister Bennet die?
John Caister Bennet passed away in Pretoria[3].
What did John Caister Bennet do for work?
John Caister Bennet worked as amateur astronomer[5].
What did John Caister Bennet discover?
John Caister Bennet is credited as discoverer of Comet Bennett[12].