Stephen P. Synnott

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Stephen P. Synnott is an American astronomer,[1] and Voyager scientist[2] who discovered several moons of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

He discovered Metis, Puck, Larissa (recovered), Proteus,[3] and Thebe.

Legacy

The minor planet 6154 Stevesynnott was named in his honour.[4]

References

  1. ↑ IAU retrieved 29th August 2010
  2. ↑ daviddarling.info retrieved 29th August 2010
  3. ↑ daviddarling.info retrieved 29th August 2010
  4. ↑ Dictionary of minor planet names Lutz D. Schmadel page 513 retrieved 6th Sept 2010


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