Listed in this section of Bob the Alien's Tour of the Solar System are profiles of many famous astronomers. These are people whose theories and observations have contributed greatly to our knowledge of the universe. Some may have simply discovered new planets, others completely revolutionised our understanding of the Solar System and beyond. Every month a new profile will be added so come back again if your favourite astronomer is not yet listed! For the launch of the section in March 2009 our first astronomer profile was Nicholas Copernicus, considered by many to be the founder of modern astronomy. April's profile was of Edmond Halley who predicted the return of a comet every 76 years and had it named after him. For May, we have a profile of Edwin Powell Hubble and for June is a profile of Clyde Tombaugh, the man who discovered Pluto.

THIS MONTH'S ASTRONOMER - Clyde Tombaugh
LAST MONTH'S ASTRONOMER - Edwin Powell Hubble
APRIL'S ASTRONOMER - Edmond Halley
MARCH'S ASTRONOMER: Nicholas Copernicus

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