About Carl Wilhelm Wirtz
Lived 1876 – 1939 (aged 62). Carl Wilhelm Wirtz was a German astronomer and university teacher, known for Redshift and Spiral nebula.
Carl Wilhelm Wirtz (24 August 1876 in Krefeld – 18 February 1939 in Hamburg) was an astronomer who studied astronomy at Bonn University (1895-1898) obtaining his doctorate there
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Who was Carl Wilhelm Wirtz?
German astronomer (1876–1939)
When was Carl Wilhelm Wirtz born?
Carl Wilhelm Wirtz was born on 24 August 1876 in Krefeld.
When did Carl Wilhelm Wirtz die?
Carl Wilhelm Wirtz died on 18 February 1939 in Hamburg.
What was Carl Wilhelm Wirtz's occupation?
Carl Wilhelm Wirtz was an astronomer and university teacher.
What was Carl Wilhelm Wirtz known for?
Carl Wilhelm Wirtz was known for Redshift and Spiral nebula.
What nationality was Carl Wilhelm Wirtz?
Carl Wilhelm Wirtz was German.
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