Akihiko Tago

Quick Facts: Who was Akihiko Tago?

Subject:

Akihiko Tago

Known for:

Renowned Japanese amateur astronomer known for comet and nova discoveries.

Born:

1932

Century / Era:

1932s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Akihiko Tago (多胡 昭彦, Tago Akihiko; born 1932) is a Japanese amateur astronomer. He co-discovered several comets, including C/1968 H1 (Tago-Honda-Yamamoto), C/1969 T1 (Tago-Sato-Kosaka), C/1987 B1 (Nishikawa-Takamizawa-Tago). At the Satsuki Observatory established in 1996, Tago has supported and encouraged amateur astronomers in Yanahara, Okayama. Asteroid 7830 Akihikotago was named to honor his dedication. He also discovered several novas, including V1493 Aql Archived 2008-11-20 at the Wayback Machine (Nova Aquilae 1999), V2275 Cyg Archived 2008-05-09 at the Wayback Machine (Nova Cygni 2001 no. 2), V574 Pup Archived 2008-09-30 at the Wayback Machine (Nova Puppis 2004), V2467 Cyg Archived 2008-07-04 at the Wayback Machine (Nova Cygni 2007) and V459 Vul Archived 2008-07-20 at the Wayback Machine (Nova Vulpeculae 2007 no.2).

Career & Major Achievements

In 2006 he was the first astronomer to discover a micro-lensing system outside the Magellanic Clouds and the bulge of our Milky Way. The star GSC 3656-1328 suddenly brightened by four magnitudes in two weeks time and returned to its normal brightness two weeks later. A red or a brown dwarf star passed exactly in front of GSC 3656-1328 and the gravity of the dwarf star directed more light to the observers on Earth. He lives in Tsuyama, Okayama. "鈴木・佐藤・関彗星 (1970m) の発見事情" [The discovery circumstance for comet (Suzuki, Sato, Seki 1970m)].

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The Tenkai (in Japanese). Kobe, Japan: Oriental Astronomic Association: 368. "エンケ彗星の写真" [The comet Enke in photograph]. Kobe, Japan: Oriental Astronomic Association: 548. "マイコンを活用した私の能率的な彗星捜索" [Personal computer helps efficient asteroid hunting].

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1328: 1328 Milestone — The star GSC 3656-1328 suddenly brightened by four magnitudes in two weeks time and returned to its normal brightness two weeks later.
2. 1932: Birth of Akihiko Tago — Renowned Japanese amateur astronomer known for comet and nova discoveries.
3. 1968: 1968 Milestone — He co-discovered several comets, including C/1968 H1 (Tago-Honda-Yamamoto), C/1969 T1 (Tago-Sato-Kosaka), C/1987 B1 (Nishikawa-Takamizawa-Tago).
4. 1996: 1996 Milestone — At the Satsuki Observatory established in 1996, Tago has supported and encouraged amateur astronomers in Yanahara, Okayama.
5. 2006: 2006 Milestone — In 2006 he was the first astronomer to discover a micro-lensing system outside the Magellanic Clouds and the bulge of our Milky Way.
6. 2008: 2008 Milestone — He also discovered several novas, including V1493 Aql Archived 2008-11-20 at the Wayback Machine (Nova Aquilae 1999), V2275 Cyg Archived 2008-05-09 at the Wayback Machine (Nova Cygni 2001 no.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Akihiko Tago

True or False: “Akihiko Tago was the first person to discover a micro-lensing system outside the Magellanic Clouds and the Milky Way bulge.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He achieved this significant discovery in 2006 by observing the star GSC 3656-1328.

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