About August Kopff
Lived 1882 – 1960 (aged 78). August Kopff was a German astronomer.
+ Minor planets discovered: 68 and the non-periodic C/1906 E1. He discovered a number of asteroids, including notably the Trojan asteroids 617 Patroclus and 624 Hektor.
The lunar crater Kopff is named after him, as is the asteroid 1631 Kopff.
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Who was August Kopff?
German astronomer (1882-1960)
When was August Kopff born?
August Kopff was born on 5 February 1882 in Heidelberg.
When did August Kopff die?
August Kopff died on 25 April 1960 in Heidelberg.
What was August Kopff's occupation?
August Kopff was an astronomer.
What nationality was August Kopff?
August Kopff was German.
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