Edward E. Barnard
Edward Emerson Barnard Edward Emerson Barnard Born (1857-12-16)December 16, 1857 Nashville, Tennessee Died February 6, 1923(1923-02-06) (aged 65) Williams Bay, Wisconsin Nationality American Fields astronomy Known for Barnard's Star astrophotography Notable awards Lalande Prize (1892) Janssen Medal (1900) Bruce Medal (1917) Edward Emerson Barnard (December 16, 1857 – February 6, 1923) was an American astronomer. He was commonly known as E. E. Barnard, and was recognized as a gifted observational astronomer. He is best known for his discovery of Barnard's Star in 1916, which is named in his honor.