Max Wolf
German astronomer and academics
Born
June 21st, 1863
162 years ago
Died
1932
93 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Discovered over 200 asteroids
Developed astrophotographic techniques
Created astronomical catalogs
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