Carl Otto Lampland
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Summary
Carl Otto Lampland was born on December 29, 1873[1], in Hayfield[2]. He died on December 14, 1951[3], in Flagstaff[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Educated at: Indiana University[8], Valparaiso University[9]
- Notable work: discoverer of asteroids[10]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[11], American Philosophical Society[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Carl Otto Lampland (astronomer)[14]
- Family name: Lampland[15]
- Given name: Carl[16], Otto[17]
- Described by source: Carl Otto Lampland[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
- Has works in the collection: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art[20]
- Writing language: English[21]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[22]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Carl Otto Lampland include Lampland[23], a lunar crater[24].
Why It Matters
Carl Otto Lampland has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
He is credited with the discovery of 1604 Tombaugh[27], an asteroid[28]. Entities named for him include Lampland[23], a lunar crater[24].
FAQs
Where was Carl Otto Lampland born?
Carl Otto Lampland was born in Hayfield[2].
Where did Carl Otto Lampland die?
Carl Otto Lampland passed away in Flagstaff[4].
What did Carl Otto Lampland do for work?
Carl Otto Lampland worked as an astronomer[5].
Where did Carl Otto Lampland go to school?
Carl Otto Lampland was educated at Indiana University[8] and Valparaiso University[9].
What did Carl Otto Lampland discover?
Carl Otto Lampland is credited as discoverer of 1604 Tombaugh[27].