About Johann Nepomuk Krieger
Lived 1865 – 1902 (aged 37). Johann Nepomuk Krieger was a German astronomer, selenographer, draftsperson and geographer, known for Selenography.
Johann Nepomuk Krieger (4 February 1865, Unterwiesenbach – 10 February 1902, Sanremo) was a draftsman and selenographer who produced detailed hand-drawn maps of the lunar surface at his Italian observatory. Asteroid 614 Pia is thought to have been named for Krieger's Pia Observatory (; ) in Trieste, Italy, which was named by Krieger after his wife, Pia.
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Who was Johann Nepomuk Krieger?
German astronomer (1865-1902)
When was Johann Nepomuk Krieger born?
Johann Nepomuk Krieger was born on 4 February 1865 in Wiesenbach.
When did Johann Nepomuk Krieger die?
Johann Nepomuk Krieger died on 10 February 1902 in Sanremo.
What was Johann Nepomuk Krieger's occupation?
Johann Nepomuk Krieger was an astronomer, selenographer, draftsperson and geographer.
What was Johann Nepomuk Krieger known for?
Johann Nepomuk Krieger was known for Selenography.
What nationality was Johann Nepomuk Krieger?
Johann Nepomuk Krieger was German.
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