Giovanni Battista Lacchini
Italian astronomer
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Giovanni Battista Lacchini (20 May 1884 – 6 January 1967) was an Italian astronomer.[1]
He is primarily noted for his work in the study of variable stars. He published over 100 works, including papers in "Astronomische Nachrichten" and "Memorie della Società astronomica italiana". He was originally a postal worker.[2]
Awards and honors
The Giovanni Battista Lacchini Award is named for him. The Lunar crater Lacchini on the far-side of the Moon and the Mars-crossing asteroid 145962 Lacchini were also named in his honor.[1][3]
Bibliography
- "Atlante celeste con 43 carte", Bologna, 1948
- "Atlante celeste spettroscopico", Faenza, 1958.
