Gary Hug

American astronomer
Person human Q727785

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Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[6]
Date of birth
October 29, 1950
Country of citizenship
United States[3]
Occupation
astronomer
Field of work
astronomy[4]
Citizenship
United States
Family name
Hug[7]
Given name
Gary[8]
Name in native language
Gary Hug[9]
Start of work period
1999[10]
Work period start
1999
🏷️ Also known as
en Gary Hug ar غاري هغ es Astrónomo Estadounidense es Astronomo Estadounidense ja ゲイリー・ハグ ru Гари Хуг ru Хуг, Гари
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Summary

Gary Hug was born on October 29, 1950[1]. He worked as an astronomer[2].

Why It Matters

He is credited with the discovery of 178P/Hug-Bell[11], a periodic comet[12]; 24305 Darrellparnell[13], an asteroid[14]; (88240) 2001 CG21[15], an asteroid[16]; 20673 Janelle[17], an asteroid[18]; 56678 Alicewessen[19], an asteroid[20]; and 51569 Garywessen[21], an asteroid[22].

FAQs

What did Gary Hug do for work?

Gary Hug worked as astronomer[2].

What did Gary Hug discover?

Gary Hug is credited as discoverer of 178P/Hug-Bell[11], 24305 Darrellparnell[13], (88240) 2001 CG21[15], and 20673 Janelle[17].

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  6. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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