Robert G. Harrington
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Summary
Robert G. Harrington is a human[1]. He was born in Salamanca[2]. He was born on December 3, 1904[3]. He died in Pasadena[4]. He died on June 15, 1987[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Robert G. Harrington's place of birth was Salamanca[2].
- Robert G. Harrington died in Pasadena[4].
- Robert G. Harrington was born on December 3, 1904[3].
- Robert G. Harrington died on June 15, 1987[5].
- Robert G. Harrington held citizenship in United States[8].
- English was Robert G. Harrington's native language[9].
- Robert G. Harrington worked as an astronomer[6].
- Robert G. Harrington's field of work was astronomy[10].
- Robert G. Harrington is recorded as male[11].
- Robert G. Harrington's instance of is recorded as human[12].
- Robert G. Harrington's family name is recorded as Harrington[13].
- Robert G. Harrington's given name is recorded as Robert[14].
- Robert G. Harrington's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Robert George Harrington'}[15].
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Origins and Family
Born in Salamanca[2], Robert G. Harrington… he was born on December 3, 1904[3]. English was his native language[9].
Career and Affiliations
Robert G. Harrington worked as an astronomer[6]. His field of work was astronomy[10].
Death and Burial
Robert G. Harrington died on June 15, 1987[5]. He passed away in Pasadena[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert G. Harrington include 4015 Wilson–Harrington[16], a Astéroïde actif[17].
Why It Matters
Robert G. Harrington ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
He is credited with the discovery of Leo II[20], a galaxy[21]; Palomar 12[22], a globular cluster[23]; 51P/Harrington[24], a periodic comet[25]; and 52P/Harrington–Abell[26], a periodic comet[27]. Entities named for him include 4015 Wilson–Harrington[16], a Astéroïde actif[17].
FAQs
Where was Robert G. Harrington born?
Robert G. Harrington was born in Salamanca[2].
Where did Robert G. Harrington die?
Robert G. Harrington died in Pasadena[4].
What did Robert G. Harrington do for work?
Robert G. Harrington worked as astronomer[6].
What did Robert G. Harrington discover?
Robert G. Harrington is credited as discoverer of Leo II[20], Palomar 12[22], 51P/Harrington[24], and 52P/Harrington–Abell[26].