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Johann Palisa, Austrian astronomer (died 1925)

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Johann Palisa

Austrian astronomer (1848–1925)

Johann Palisa was an Austrian astronomer, born in Troppau, Austrian Silesia, now Czech Republic. He was a prolific discoverer of asteroids, discovering 122 in all, from 136 Austria in 1874 to 1073 Gellivara in 1923. Some of his notable discoveries include 153 Hilda, 216…
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December 6

Day of the year

December 6 is the 340th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 25 days remain until the end of the year.
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