Auguste Charlois

French astronomer and discoverer of asteroids

Auguste Charlois - French astronomer and discoverer of asteroids
Born

1864
161 years ago

Died

March 26th, 1910
115 years ago — 46 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

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Contributions included the discovery of several asteroids, including 97 Klotilde and 106 Dione. Focused on celestial mechanics and photometry, aiding in the understanding of the orbits of celestial bodies. Employed techniques that improved the measurement of celestial positions. Worked at the Nice Observatory in France where significant discoveries were made.

Discovered asteroid 97 Klotilde

Discovered asteroid 106 Dione

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