Edwin Foster Coddington
American astronomer
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Edwin Foster Coddington (June 24, 1870 – December 21, 1950) was an American astronomer and discoverer of astronomical objects.[2]
BornJune 24, 1870
DiedDecember 21, 1950 (aged 80)
KnownforCo-discovered Comet 1898 VII and three asteroids
FieldsAstronomy, astrometry
Edwin Foster Coddington | |
|---|---|
Edwin Foster Coddington | |
| Born | June 24, 1870 |
| Died | December 21, 1950 (aged 80) |
| Known for | Co-discovered Comet 1898 VII and three asteroids |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy, astrometry |
| 439 Ohio | October 13, 1898 | MPC |
| 440 Theodora | October 13, 1898 | MPC |
| 445 Edna | October 2, 1899 | MPC |
He co-discovered the comet C/1898 L1 (Coddington-Pauly), also known by the older designation Comet 1898 VII. He also discovered 3 asteroids,[1] and the galaxy IC 2574 in Ursa Major, which later became known as "Coddington's Nebula".[3]
Coddington's Nebula (IC 2574) discovered by Coddington in 1898[4]
C/1898 L1 (Coddington–Pauly) discovered by Coddington on 10 June 1898
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