Carlos Segers
Argentine astronomer (1900–1967)
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Carlos Segers (1900–1967) was an Argentine astronomer.
Born1900
Died1967 (aged 66–67)
KnownforFounder of Asociación Argentina Amigos de la Astronomía, promoted the creation of the Galileo Galilei planetarium.
AwardsA crater on the Moon is named after him.
Carlos Segers | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1900 |
| Died | 1967 (aged 66–67) |
| Known for | Founder of Asociación Argentina Amigos de la Astronomía, promoted the creation of the Galileo Galilei planetarium. |
| Awards | A crater on the Moon is named after him. |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy |
| Institutions | |
He was an observer of variable stars, and organized amateur astronomers in South America. He founded the 'Argentine Friends of Astronomy Association'.
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References
- Menzel, D. H.; Minnaert, M.; Levin, B.; Dollfus, A.; Bell, B. (1971). "Report on Lunar Nomenclature by The Working Group of Commission 17 of the IAU". Space Science Reviews. 12 (2): 136. Bibcode:1971SSRv...12..136M. doi:10.1007/BF00171763. S2CID 122125855.