Poul Jensen (astronomer)
Poul Jensen is a Danish astronomer.
While working at Brorfelde Observatory he discovered numerous asteroids. Between 1967–69 he assisted in positional observations with the observatory's 7" transit circle.[1] He is also a co-discoverer (with Carolyn S. Shoemaker) of the Comet Jensen-Shoemaker (1987g1).[2] As of 2004 he is still publishing in the Minor Planet Circulars.[3]
References
- ^ Fogh Olson, H. J.; Jensen, P.; Knudsen, T. (1973). "Meridian observations made in Brorfelde (Copenhagen University Observatory) 1967-1969. Positions of 2246 stars brighter than 11. 0 vis. mag.". Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement 9. Bibcode 1973A&AS....9....1F.
- ^ Jensen, P.; Augustesen, K.; Shoemaker, E. (1987). "Comet Jensen-Shoemaker (1987g1)". IAU Circular #4505 4505: 1. Bibcode 1987IAUC.4505....1J.
- ^ Jensen, P.; Augustesen, K.; Shoemaker, E. (2004). "Minor Planet Observations [054 Brorfelde]". Minor Planet Circular 50596. Bibcode 2004MPC..50596...2J.
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