Carl Keenan Seyfert
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Summary
Carl Keenan Seyfert was born on February 11, 1911[1], in Cleveland[2]. He died on June 13, 1960[3], in Nashville[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Muriel Mussells Seyfert[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Field of work: astronomy[10]
- Employer: Case Western Reserve University[11], Vanderbilt University[12]
- Educated at: Harvard University[13]
- Doctoral advisor: Harlow Shapley[14]
- Member of: International Astronomical Union[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Cause of death: traffic collision[17]
- Family name: Seyfert[18]
- Given name: Carl[19]
- Manner of death: accidental death[20]
- Described by source: Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[21]
- Name in native language: Carl K. Seyfert[22]
- P14528: 27073[23]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Carl Keenan Seyfert include Seyfert galaxy[24], an astronomical object type[25]; Seyfert's Sextet[26], a compact group of galaxies[27]; and Seyfert[28], a lunar crater[29].
Why It Matters
Carl Keenan Seyfert has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
He is credited with the discovery of Seyfert's Sextet[32], a compact group of galaxies[33]. Entities named for him include Seyfert galaxy[24], an astronomical object type[25]; Seyfert's Sextet[26], a compact group of galaxies[27]; and Seyfert[28], a lunar crater[29].
FAQs
Where was Carl Keenan Seyfert born?
Carl Keenan Seyfert was born in Cleveland[2].
Where did Carl Keenan Seyfert die?
Carl Keenan Seyfert passed away in Nashville[4].
Who was Carl Keenan Seyfert married to?
Carl Keenan Seyfert's spouses include Muriel Mussells Seyfert[8].
What did Carl Keenan Seyfert do for work?
Carl Keenan Seyfert worked as an astronomer[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Carl Keenan Seyfert go to school?
Carl Keenan Seyfert was educated at Harvard University[13].
What did Carl Keenan Seyfert discover?
Carl Keenan Seyfert is credited as discoverer of Seyfert's Sextet[32].