Horace Parnell Tuttle

Horace Parnell Tuttle was an American astronomer recognized for his co-discovery of the comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle in January 1866, shortly after Wilhelm Tempel's initial observation. Tuttle's work in astronomy included extensive studies of comets and the development of techniques for their observation, contributing to our understanding of these celestial objects and their impact on Earth.