Barnard

Barnard is a surname of English origin and is used as a given name in some cases. It appears in the names of people, institutions, and astronomical features.

Edward Emerson Barnard (1857–1923) was an American astronomer who made major contributions to stellar catalogs and celestial coordinates; the surname is associated with several discoveries, most famously Barnard's Star and Barnard's Loop.

Barnard's Star, also known as Gliese 699, is a nearby red dwarf in the constellation Ophiuchus. Discovered by E. E. Barnard in 1916, it has one of the highest proper motions of any star and lies about six light-years from the Sun. Its name honors Barnard.

Barnard's Loop is a massive arc of ionized gas in the Orion region first described by Barnard, contributing to the diffuse nebula around the Orion Nebula.

Barnard College is a private women's liberal arts college affiliated with Columbia University in New York City. It was established in the late 19th century and remains a notable part of Columbia University.