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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:astronomy
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:New_York_University
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| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University_of_the_City_of_New_York
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Gold_Medal_of_the_Royal_Astronomical_Society
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| gptkbp:born |
October 7, 1837
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| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Green-Wood_Cemetery
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Henry_Draper_Jr.
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| gptkbp:contribution |
stellar classification
advancement of astrophysics study of variable stars photographic techniques in astronomy contribution to the understanding of the universe influence on future astronomers study of cosmic phenomena study of the chemical composition of stars mapping of celestial objects photography of celestial objects collaboration with other astronomers study of the structure of galaxies investigation of stellar evolution establishment of astronomical photography as a field advancement of optical instruments in astronomy advancement of photographic methods in science analysis of light from stars analysis of star formation contribution to the field of photometry development of astrophysical instruments development of photometric techniques exploration of the Milky Way improvement of telescope technology investigation of cosmic rays. nebula photography photographic documentation of celestial events spectral lines of elements study of light pollution effects on astronomy study of stellar atmospheres development of techniques for capturing celestial images |
| gptkbp:died |
November 20, 1882
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| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:astronomy
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Henry Draper
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| gptkbp:image |
Henry Draper (astronomer).jpg
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| gptkbp:influence |
modern astrophysics
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:William_Huggins
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Hermann_von_Helmholtz
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| gptkbp:invention |
first successful photograph of a nebula
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| gptkbp:involved_in |
astronomical photography
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| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:spectroscopy
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| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Draper_Memorial
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| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
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| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
first to photograph the spectrum of a star
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| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Draper_Catalog
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| gptkbp:published_work |
Photographs of the Moon
Spectra of the Stars The Spectroscope and its Applications |
| gptkbp:research |
spectroscopic analysis
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| gptkbp:research_focus |
stellar spectroscopy
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Anna_Draper
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Henry_Draper_Medal
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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