Gerard Kuiper, a prominent astronomer for whom the belt is named, speculated about the possibility of it in 1951.
Now two prominent astronomers doubt habitable planets' existence.
Tycho also used nonius methods, but he appears to be the only prominent astronomer to do so.
It is named after observatory director Jason John Nassau, who was a prominent astronomer at the time.
Several prominent astronomers who strongly oppose the project refused to comment publicly, saying they wished to avoid involvement in the bitter controversy.
He died in 1841 in Altona leaving a family which produced prominent astronomers for 5 generations ahead.
In 1501, it was purchased by Bernard Walther, a merchant and prominent astronomer.
A prominent astronomer was giving a talk about life on other planets and the possibility of aliens.
Among the prominent astronomers of the age was Edmund Halley.
Many historians regard him as the most prominent Chinese astronomer, engineer, and mathematician of all time.