About Christian Horrebow
Lived 1718 – 1776 (aged 58). Christian Horrebow was a Danish astronomer and university teacher.
Christian Pedersen Horrebow (15 April 1718 – 15 September 1776) was a Danish astronomer of the 18th century. He was a son of Peder Horrebow, whom he succeeded as director of the observatory associated with the University of Copenhagen. He was himself succeeded by Thomas Bugge.
Neith, a supposed moon of Venus, was spotted by Christian Horrebow, while he was studying this planet from 1766 to 1768. He also discovered the periodicity of sunspots.
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Who was Christian Horrebow?
Danish astronomer (1718-1776)
When was Christian Horrebow born?
Christian Horrebow was born on 15 April 1718 in Copenhagen.
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Christian Horrebow died on 15 September 1776 in Copenhagen.
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Christian Horrebow was an astronomer and university teacher.
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Christian Horrebow was Danish.
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