Jack B. Child

American astronomer
Person Human Q3600920

Facts

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Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[4]
Date of birth
1951
Country of citizenship
United States[3]
Occupation
astronomer
Family name
Child[5]
Given name
Jack[6]
🏷️ Also known as
en Jack B. Child ja ジャック・B・チャイルド ja ジャック・チャイルド
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Summary

Jack B. Child was born in 1951[1]. He worked as an astronomer[2].

Why It Matters

He is credited with the discovery of 17640 Mount Stromlo[7], an asteroid[8]; 7780 Maren[9], an asteroid[10]; 5630 Billschaefer[11], an asteroid[12]; 12446 Juliabryant[13], an asteroid[14]; 10168 Stony Ridge[15], an asteroid[16]; and 9984 Gregbryant[17], an asteroid[18].

FAQs

What did Jack B. Child do for work?

Jack B. Child worked as astronomer[2].

What did Jack B. Child discover?

Jack B. Child is credited as discoverer of 17640 Mount Stromlo[7], 7780 Maren[9], 5630 Billschaefer[11], and 12446 Juliabryant[13].

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  1. 6w ago · Printstream · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Family name → Child
    Country of citizenship → United States
    Occupation → astronomer
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