Poul Jensen (astronomer)

Poul Jensen (astronomer)

Poul Jensen is a Danish astronomer.

While working at Brorfelde Observatory he discovered numerous asteroids. Between 1967–69 he assisted in positional observations with the observatory's 7" transit circle.[1] He is also a co-discoverer (with Carolyn S. Shoemaker) of the Comet Jensen-Shoemaker (1987g1).[2] As of 2004 he is still publishing in the Minor Planet Circulars.[3]

References

  1. ^ Fogh Olson, H. J.; Jensen, P.; Knudsen, T. (1973). "Meridian observations made in Brorfelde (Copenhagen University Observatory) 1967-1969. Positions of 2246 stars brighter than 11. 0 vis. mag.". Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement 9. Bibcode 1973A&AS....9....1F. 
  2. ^ Jensen, P.; Augustesen, K.; Shoemaker, E. (1987). "Comet Jensen-Shoemaker (1987g1)". IAU Circular #4505 4505: 1. Bibcode 1987IAUC.4505....1J. 
  3. ^ Jensen, P.; Augustesen, K.; Shoemaker, E. (2004). "Minor Planet Observations [054 Brorfelde]". Minor Planet Circular 50596. Bibcode 2004MPC..50596...2J.