Norman G. Thomas

American astronomer (1930–2020)
Person human Q960014
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Summary

Norman G. Thomas is a human[1]. He was born in Alamosa[2]. He was born on May 1, 1930[3]. He died on May 19, 2020[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Norman G. Thomas was born in Alamosa[2].
  • Norman G. Thomas was born on May 1, 1930[3].
  • Norman G. Thomas died on May 19, 2020[4].
  • Norman G. Thomas held citizenship in United States[7].
  • Norman G. Thomas's professions included astronomer[5].
  • Norman G. Thomas was employed by Lowell Observatory[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Norman G. Thomas is discoverer of asteroids[9].
  • Norman G. Thomas is recorded as male[10].
  • Norman G. Thomas's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Norman G. Thomas's family name is recorded as Thomas[12].
  • Norman G. Thomas's given name is recorded as Norman[13].
  • Norman G. Thomas's different from is recorded as Norman Thomas[14].

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Origins and Family

Born in Alamosa[2], Norman G. Thomas… he was born on May 1, 1930[3].

Career and Affiliations

Norman G. Thomas's professions included astronomer[5]. Among his employers was Lowell Observatory[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Norman G. Thomas is discoverer of asteroids[9].

Death and Burial

Norman G. Thomas died on May 19, 2020[4].

Why It Matters

Norman G. Thomas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[15] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]

He is credited with the discovery of 4581 Asclepius[17], a potentially hazardous asteroid[18]; 4544 Xanthus[19], an asteroid[20]; 2895 Memnon[21], an asteroid[22]; 3367 Alex[23], an asteroid[24]; 3561 Devine[25], an asteroid[26]; and 3117 Niépce[27], an asteroid[28].

FAQs

Where was Norman G. Thomas born?

Norman G. Thomas was born in Alamosa[2].

What did Norman G. Thomas do for work?

Norman G. Thomas worked as astronomer[5].

What did Norman G. Thomas discover?

Norman G. Thomas is credited as discoverer of 4581 Asclepius[17], 4544 Xanthus[19], 2895 Memnon[21], and 3367 Alex[23].

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  5. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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