Joseph Rheden
Austrian astronomer and photographer
About Joseph Rheden
Lived 1873 – 1946 (aged 73). Joseph Rheden was an Austrian astronomer, non-fiction writer and photographer, known for Astrophotography.
Joseph Rheden (5 April 1873 – 6 August 1946) was an Austrian astronomer, born in Amlach, East Tyrol, known for his astrographic observations of planets, minor planets and comets, and for the asteroids 744 Aguntina, 771 Libera, and 844 Leontina, which he discovered in 1913 and 1916, respectively.
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Who was Joseph Rheden?
Austrian astronomer and photographer (1873-1946)
When was Joseph Rheden born?
Joseph Rheden was born on 5 April 1873 in Amlach.
When did Joseph Rheden die?
Joseph Rheden died on 6 August 1946 in Lienz.
What was Joseph Rheden's occupation?
Joseph Rheden was an astronomer, non-fiction writer and photographer.
What was Joseph Rheden known for?
Joseph Rheden was known for Astrophotography.
What nationality was Joseph Rheden?
Joseph Rheden was Austrian.
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