Robert Luther
German astronomer (1822–1900) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Karl Theodor Robert Luther (16 April 1822, Świdnica – 15 February 1900 Düsseldorf), normally published as Robert Luther, was a German astronomer. While working at the Bilk Observatory in Düsseldorf, Germany, he searched for asteroids and discovered 24 of them between 1852 and 1890.[1][2] Seven times Lalande Prize winner.
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Robert Luther | |
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Born | (1822-04-16)16 April 1822 |
Died | 15 February 1900(1900-02-15) (aged 77) Düsseldorf, Germany |
Known for | discovery of 24 asteroids |
Awards | Lalande Prize (1852, 1853, 1854, 1855, 1859, 1860 and 1861) |
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Academic advisors | Johann Franz Encke |
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