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{{nihongo|'''Shin Hirayama'''|平山 信|Hirayama Shin|extra=1868–1945}} was the first [[Japan]]ese [[astronomer]] to discover an [[asteroid]]. In 1900 he discovered [[498 Tokio]] and [[727 Nipponia]]. |
{{nihongo|'''Shin Hirayama'''|平山 信|Hirayama Shin|extra=October 6, 1868 – June 2, 1945}} was the first [[Japan]]ese [[astronomer]] to discover an [[asteroid]]. In 1900 he discovered [[498 Tokio]] and [[727 Nipponia]]. |
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The crater [[Hirayama (crater)|Hirayama]] on the [[Moon]] is jointly named after him and [[Kiyotsugu Hirayama]]. |
The crater [[Hirayama (crater)|Hirayama]] on the [[Moon]] is jointly named after him and [[Kiyotsugu Hirayama]]. |
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Revision as of 07:35, 14 February 2011
Shin Hirayama (平山 信, Hirayama Shin, October 6, 1868 – June 2, 1945) was the first Japanese astronomer to discover an asteroid. In 1900 he discovered 498 Tokio and 727 Nipponia.
The crater Hirayama on the Moon is jointly named after him and Kiyotsugu Hirayama.
References
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