Georg Hermann Struve
German astronomer and astrophysicist
Born
December 29th, 1886
138 years ago
Died
1933
92 years ago — 47 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Contributed significantly to astronomy, particularly in the fields of stellar parallax and the measurement of stellar distances. Conducted major research at the University of Tübingen, where developments in astrophysical methods were advanced. Collaborated with other astronomers to enhance the understanding of celestial objects. Worked on the physical properties of stars and their distributions in the galaxy.
Measured stellar parallax
Contributed to astrophysical research
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