Johann Franz Encke

German astronomer (1791-1865) · Scientists · Died at 73

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Johann Franz Encke was a German astronomer. Among his activities, he worked on the calculation of the periods of comets and asteroids, measured the distance from the Earth to the Sun, and made observations of the planet Saturn.

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Awards

Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art1853

Fellow of the Royal Society

Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order

Royal Medal

Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society

Lalande Prize

Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Family

Father August Johann Michael Encke

Johann Franz Encke

Child Rudolph Encke

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