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Friedrich Wilhelm Argelander

Friedrich Wilhelm Argelander
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Friedrich Wilhelm August Argelander was a German astronomer. He is known for his determinations of stellar brightnesses, positions, and distances.

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  1. Benoît Paul Émile ClapeyronJanuary 26, 1799 – January 28, 1864
  2. Christian Friedrich SchönbeinOctober 18, 1799 – August 29, 1868
  3. Friedrich Wilhelm Argelander (this page)March 22, 1799 – February 17, 1875
  4. Philipp Johann Ferdinand SchurFebruary 18, 1799 – May 27, 1878
  5. William LassellJune 18, 1799 – October 5, 1880
  6. William Rutter DawesMarch 19, 1799 – February 15, 1868

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