About Johann Holetschek
Lived 1846 – 1923 (aged 77). Johann Holetschek was an Austrian astronomer and university teacher.
Johann Holetschek (29 August 1846 in Thuma – 20 November 1923 in Vienna) was an Austrian astronomer, known for his research on comets. Born in Thuma, in Lower Austria, he worked at the observatory of the University of Vienna. He died at Vienna.
The crater Holetschek on the Moon is named after him.
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Who was Johann Holetschek?
Austrian astronomer (1846–1923)
When was Johann Holetschek born?
Johann Holetschek was born on 29 August 1846 in Karlstein an der Thaya.
When did Johann Holetschek die?
Johann Holetschek died on 10 November 1923 in Vienna.
What was Johann Holetschek's occupation?
Johann Holetschek was an astronomer and university teacher.
What nationality was Johann Holetschek?
Johann Holetschek was Austrian.
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