Wilhelm Schur
German astronomer (1846-1901) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 55
Adolph Christian Wilhelm Schur, RAS Associate was a German astronomer and professor of astronomy at the University of Göttingen. He held important positions at multiple observatories throughout his career, namely deputy director of the Strasbourg Observatory and director of the Göttingen Observatory.
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His main work was in astrometry, although he focused on publishing astronomical catalogues in his later life.
Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1846 to 1901 · aged 55
