Giorgio Abetti
Italian solar astronomer and director of Arcetri Observatory.
Giorgio Abetti was an Italian solar astronomer who directed the Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri and taught at the University of Florence. He led solar eclipse expeditions to Siberia and Sudan, and served as vice president of the International Astronomical Union.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 5 October 1882
- Birthplace
- Padua, Italy
- Died
- 24 August 1982
- Place of death
- Florence, Italy
- Field
- astronomy
- Workplaces
- Collegio Romano
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When and where was Giorgio Abetti born?
Giorgio Abetti was born on 5 October 1882 in Padua, Italy.
When did Giorgio Abetti die?
Giorgio Abetti died on 24 August 1982 in Florence, Italy.
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