About Antonín Mrkos
Lived 1918 – 1996 (aged 78). Antonín Mrkos was a Czech astronomer and discoverer of asteroids.
+ Minor planets discovered: 274
He was invited for what would have been his third expedition to the Antarctic but could not participate because of an almost fatal accident. It is thought someone tried to injure or to kill him by adding a bottle of strongly concentrated detergent among his other bottles of mineral water. Since this accident he could only eat liquid meals for the rest of his life.
In 1965 he became director of Kleť Observatory.
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Who was Antonín Mrkos?
Czech astronomer (1918–1996)
When was Antonín Mrkos born?
Antonín Mrkos was born on 27 January 1918 in Střemchoví.
When did Antonín Mrkos die?
Antonín Mrkos died on 29 May 1996 in Prague.
What was Antonín Mrkos's occupation?
Antonín Mrkos was an astronomer and discoverer of asteroids.
What nationality was Antonín Mrkos?
Antonín Mrkos was Czech.
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