Juan G. Sanguin (1933 – 7 January 2006[1]) was an Argentine astronomer.
Juan G. Sanguin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1933 |
| Died | January 7, 2006 (aged 72–73) |
| Nationality | Argentinian |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy |
| Institutions | "El Leoncito" Astronomical Complex |
Sanguin guided the studies about Small Solar System bodies at the "El Leoncito" Astronomical Complex (Complejo Astronómico El Leoncito, CASLEO) for more than 25 years.[2] He had collaborated with Carlos Cesco.[1]
He is known for the discovery of periodic comet 92P/Sanguin, on October 15, 1977, at the "El Leoncito" Astronomical Complex.
The asteroid 5081 Sanguin brings his name.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b Antonio Cornejo, ed. (2009). Anales de la Academia Nacional de Geografía 2008 (PDF) (in Spanish) (1st ed.). Buenos Aires: Academia Nacional de Geografía. p. 123. ISBN 978-987-1067-09-1. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
- ^ a b "(5081) Sanguin". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
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