Max Wolf
German astrophotography pioneer (1863–1932)
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Maximilian Franz Joseph Cornelius Wolf (21 June 1863 – 3 October 1932) was a German astronomer. He was born in Heidelberg, Germany. He discovered the first Trojan asteroid, 588 Achilles.
Max Wolf | |
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Born | Heidelberg, Germany (Bund) | June 21, 1863
Died | October 3, 1932 Heidelberg, Germany (Weimar) | (aged 69)
Nationality | German |
Alma mater | University of Heidelberg |
Known for | Astrophotography |
Awards | Bruce Medal (1930) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy |
Institutions | University of Heidelberg |
Doctoral students | August Kopff Heinrich Vogt Wilhelm Lorenz |