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Nušl Prize
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q27122 · wikidata
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Luboš Kohoutek
1935-01-29 – 2023-12-30
Life & Legacy
Luboš Kohoutek (Czech pronunciation: [ˈkoɦou̯tɛk]; 29 January 1935 – 30 December 2023) was a Czech astronomer and a discoverer of minor planets and comets, including Comet Kohoutek which was visible to the naked eye in 1973.
He also discovered a large number of planetary nebulae.
Occupation & Career
astronomer, scientist, discoverer of asteroids
Education
Masaryk University; Charles University
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Nušl Prize; Česká hlava
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Česká hlava · Nušl Prize
Employer
Hamburg-Bergedorf Observatory
Organizations & Memberships
International Astronomical Union
Education & Institutions
Charles University · Masaryk University
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Česká hlava
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q27122 · wikidata
Family Sibling
Ctirad Kohoutek
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q27122 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q27122 — wikidata View source
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