Max Wolf: German astrophotography pioneer (1863–1932)
Maximilian Franz Joseph Cornelius Wolf (21 June 1863 – 3 October 1932) was a German astronomer.
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He was born in Heidelberg, Germany. He discovered the first Trojan asteroid, 588 Achilles.
Max Wolf | |
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 Max Wolf | |
| Born | June 21, 1863 Heidelberg, Germany (Bund) |
| Died | October 3, 1932 (aged 69) Heidelberg, Germany (Weimar) |
| 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 |
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