About Olaf Hassel
Lived 1898 – 1972 (aged 74). Olaf Hassel was a Norwegian astronomer and meteorologist.
Olaf Hassel (12 May 1898 – 22 August 1972) was a Norwegian amateur astronomer. He was born in Øvre Sandsvær. He is known for his discoveries of the comet Jurlov-Achmarof-Hassel in April 1939 and the nova V446 Herculis on 7 March 1960. Hassel was born deaf.
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Who was Olaf Hassel?
Norwegian amateur astronomer (1898-1972)
When was Olaf Hassel born?
Olaf Hassel was born on 12 May 1898 in Øvre Sandsvær Municipality.
When did Olaf Hassel die?
Olaf Hassel died on 15 August 1972.
What was Olaf Hassel's occupation?
Olaf Hassel was an astronomer and meteorologist.
What nationality was Olaf Hassel?
Olaf Hassel was Norwegian.
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