About Holger Thiele
Lived 1878 – 1946 (aged 67). Holger Thiele was a Danish and American astronomer, non-fiction writer, scientist and inventor.
+ Asteroids discovered: 4
He was the son of Thorvald Nicolai Thiele (1838–1910), the noted Danish astronomer, actuary and mathematician, after whom the main-belt asteroid 1586 Thiele is named.
In 1917, he started working as a fellow for the University of California at Lick Observatory, near San Jose, California. Holger Thiele died in Alameda County in 1946.
Selected works Corrected elements and ephemeris of minor planet 1924 TD (Baade) (University of California Press. 1925) Elements and ephemeris of Comet d 1927 (Stearns) (University of California Press. 1927)
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Who was Holger Thiele?
Danish American astronomer (1878–1946)
When was Holger Thiele born?
Holger Thiele was born on 25 September 1878.
When did Holger Thiele die?
Holger Thiele died on 5 June 1946 in Alameda.
What was Holger Thiele's occupation?
Holger Thiele was an astronomer, non-fiction writer, scientist and inventor.
What nationality was Holger Thiele?
Holger Thiele was Danish and American.
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