About Paul Harzer
Lived 1857 – 1932 (aged 74). Paul Harzer was a German astronomer, university teacher and mathematician.
Paul Harzer (1857, Großenhain – 1932) was a German mathematician and astronomer best known for his papers arguing with Albert Einstein regarding the Sagnac effect and its relationship to Special Relativity. Harzer was Professor of Astronomy at the University of Kiel and Director of its observatory. His published article on the experiment of Franz Harress drew two reply articles from Einstein.
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Who was Paul Harzer?
German astronomer (1857–1932)
When was Paul Harzer born?
Paul Harzer was born on 1 August 1857 in Großenhain.
When did Paul Harzer die?
Paul Harzer died on 21 February 1932 in Kiel.
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Paul Harzer was an astronomer, university teacher and mathematician.
What nationality was Paul Harzer?
Paul Harzer was German.
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