Tadashi Abe (astronomer)
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Tadashi Abe is a Japanese
amateur astronomer who taught high school
from 1966 to 2004. He poured his considerable observational talents into the field of astronomical photometry
, producing a number of scientific papers and a thesis
based on his discoveries. Minor planet 12787 Abetadashi
is named in his honor.
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
amateur astronomer who taught high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
from 1966 to 2004. He poured his considerable observational talents into the field of astronomical photometry
Photometry
Photometry can refer to:* Photometry , the science of measurement of visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human vision...
, producing a number of scientific papers and a thesis
Thesis
A dissertation or thesis is a document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings...
based on his discoveries. Minor planet 12787 Abetadashi
12787 Abetadashi
12787 Abetadashi is a main belt asteroid with an orbital period of 1238.3984000 days . The asteroid was discovered on September 20, 1995.-References:...
is named in his honor.