Friedrich Wilhelm Argelander Scientist

Friedrich Wilhelm August Argelander (22 March 1799 – 17 February 1875) was a German astronomer. He is known for his determinations of stellar brightnesses, positions, and distances.

Personal facts

Friedrich Wilhelm Argelander
Birth dateMarch 22, 1799
Nationality
Prussia
Date of deathFebruary 17, 1875
Education
University of Königsberg

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doctoral advisor
Field of study
Astronomy

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External resources

  1. http://adsabs.harvard.edu/full/seri/MNRAS/0036/0000151.000.html
  2. http://contentdm.lindahall.org/u?/star_atlas,2320
  3. http://www.atlascoelestis.com/18.htm