About Emil Ernst
Lived 1889 – 1942 (aged 52–53). Emil Ernst was an astronomer.
+ Asteroids discovered: 1
At the time, the observatory at Heidelberg was a center for asteroid discovery under the direction of Max Wolf. During his time there, Ernst discovered the main-belt asteroid 705 Erminia.
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Who was Emil Ernst?
German astronomer (1889–1942)
When was Emil Ernst born?
Emil Ernst was born in 1889 in Newark.
When did Emil Ernst die?
Emil Ernst died in 1942 in Münster.
What was Emil Ernst's occupation?
Emil Ernst was an astronomer.
What nationality was Emil Ernst?
Emil Ernst's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Emil Ernst. https://biography.guide/emil-ernst/
MLA: "Emil Ernst." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/emil-ernst/.
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