James Ferguson (American astronomer)
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For the Scottish astronomer born in 1710, see James Ferguson (Scottish astronomer).
James Ferguson (August 31, 1797 – September 26, 1867) was a Scottish-born American astronomer and engineer, who made the first discovery of an asteroid from North America (31 Euphrosyne).[1]
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James Ferguson | |
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Born | (1797-08-31)August 31, 1797 |
Died | September 26, 1867(1867-09-26) (aged 70) Washington, D.C., USA |
Nationality | American |
Awards | Lalande Prize (1854, 1860) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | astronomy |
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