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Otto Lesser

German astronomer (1830-1887) · Scientists · Died at 56

Otto Leberecht Lesser was a German astronomer who co-discovered asteroid 62 Erato with Wilhelm Julius Foerster on September 14, 1860 at the Berlin Observatory. This was the first co-discovery on record.

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Lalande Prize1860

About this person

Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1830 to 1887 · aged 56