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Clyde Tombaugh Net Worth

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Clyde Tombaugh was an American astronomer born on February 4, 1906 in Streator, IL. He is best known for his discovery of Pluto in 1930, which was later reclassified as a dwarf planet. In addition to his discovery of Pluto, Tombaugh also discovered nearly 800 asteroids, numerous stars, and galaxy clusters.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	February 4, 1906
Birth Place	Streator, IL
Age	114 YEARS OLD
Died On	Jan 17, 1997 (age 90)
Birth Sign	Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $1.7 Million (2024)

About

Astronomer who discovered Pluto, which is no longer considered a planet. He discovered nearly 800 asteroids as well as numerous stars and galaxy clusters.

Before Fame

His detailed drawings of Jupiter and Mars, with the use of his own homemade telescopes, landed him a job offer with the Lowell Observatory.

Trivia

He was one of the first scientist to call for the serious scientific research of unidentified flying objects, or "U.F.O.s.

Family Life

He married Patricia Esdon in 1934, the couple had two children.

Associated With

He discovered Pluto, but the inspiration for its name came from Percival Lowell.

Some Clyde Tombaugh images

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