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Cuno Hoffmeister

1892 – 1968

German astronomer

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About Cuno Hoffmeister

Lived 1892 – 1968 (aged 75). Cuno Hoffmeister was a German astronomer and university teacher, known for Variable star.

Cuno Hoffmeister (2 February 1892 – 2 January 1968) was a German astronomer, observer and discoverer of variable stars, comets and minor planets, and founder of Sonneberg Observatory.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Variable star
Education
University of Jena
Employers
University of Jena
Awards
National Prize of East Germany; Silver Leibniz medal

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Cuno Hoffmeister's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Cuno Hoffmeister?

German astronomer (1892–1968)

When was Cuno Hoffmeister born?

Cuno Hoffmeister was born on 2 February 1892 in Sonneberg.

When did Cuno Hoffmeister die?

Cuno Hoffmeister died on 2 January 1968 in Sonneberg.

What was Cuno Hoffmeister's occupation?

Cuno Hoffmeister was an astronomer and university teacher.

What was Cuno Hoffmeister known for?

Cuno Hoffmeister was known for Variable star.

What nationality was Cuno Hoffmeister?

Cuno Hoffmeister was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cuno Hoffmeister

· Wikidata: Q77083

· DBpedia: Cuno Hoffmeister

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