About Eugène Joseph Delporte
Lived 1882 – 1955 (aged 73). Eugène Joseph Delporte was a Belgian astronomer and discoverer of asteroids.
+ Minor planets discovered: 66
In 1930 he published, on behalf of the International Astronomical Union, a work delineating the modern boundaries between all of the 88 official constellations in the sky, along lines of constant right ascension and declination for the epoch B1875.0.
The Florian asteroid 1274 Delportia (discovered by himself) and the lunar impact crater Delporte were named after him.
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Who was Eugène Joseph Delporte?
Belgian astronomer (1882–1955)
When was Eugène Joseph Delporte born?
Eugène Joseph Delporte was born on 10 January 1882 in Genappe.
When did Eugène Joseph Delporte die?
Eugène Joseph Delporte died on 19 October 1955 in Uccle.
What was Eugène Joseph Delporte's occupation?
Eugène Joseph Delporte was an astronomer and discoverer of asteroids.
What nationality was Eugène Joseph Delporte?
Eugène Joseph Delporte was Belgian.
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