Ernest Leonard Johnson
Ernest Leonard Johnson (1891–1977) was a South African astronomer and a former staff member of the Union Observatory in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is known for the discovery of 18 asteroids between 1946–1951, as well as several comets. On 25 August 1949, he discovered 48P/Johnson, a periodic comet expected to pass no closer than 1.2 to 1.3 AU from our planet in 2025. Johnson received the "Donohoe Comet Medal" twice: 40 before retiring in 1956. He died in 1977.
Ernest Leonard Johnson | |
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| Born | 21 December 1891 Bloemfontein, Orange Free State |
| Died | 1977 (aged 85–86) South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Education | Grey College |
| Known for | Discovery of 4 comets and 18 Asteroids |
| Spouse | Aisleen Devenish (married 1922) |
| Awards | Donohoe Comet Medal |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy |
| Institutions | Union Observatory, Johannesburg |
| see § List of discovered minor planets |
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