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Paul Herget

American astronomer (1908-1981) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 73

Paul Herget was an American astronomer and director of the Cincinnati Observatory. He established the Minor Planet Center in 1947, after World War II.

Paul Herget is read about 4 times a day, in 9 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 18 June 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Golden Plate Award1966
James Craig Watson Medal1965

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1981 · aged 73