Max Wolf

Description: (Astronomer)
Born to a doctor father, German astronomer Max Wolf had an observatory in his backyard, as a child. He is best remembered for pioneering astrophotography and for discovering comets. He was also the first to use the stereocomparator, which helps locate motion in celestial photos.

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Birthday June 21, 1863 (Gemini)
Died on October 3, 1932
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