About Raymond Smith Dugan
Lived 1878 – 1940 (aged 62). Raymond Smith Dugan was an American astronomer and university teacher.
+ Minor planets discovered: 16
At the time, the observatory at Heidelberg was a center of asteroid discovery under Max Wolf. During Dugan's stay there, he discovered 16 asteroids between 1902 and 1904, notably including 511 Davida. The lunar crater Dugan and the main-belt asteroid 2772 Dugan are named in his honour.
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Who was Raymond Smith Dugan?
American astronomer (1878–1940)
When was Raymond Smith Dugan born?
Raymond Smith Dugan was born on 30 May 1878 in Franklin County, Montague.
When did Raymond Smith Dugan die?
Raymond Smith Dugan died on 31 August 1940 in Bryn Mawr.
What was Raymond Smith Dugan's occupation?
Raymond Smith Dugan was an astronomer and university teacher.
What nationality was Raymond Smith Dugan?
Raymond Smith Dugan was American.
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