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Giovanni Battista Lacchini

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Nationality
  
Italian

Name
  
Giovanni Lacchini

Fields
  
Astronomy

Role
  
Astronomer

Giovanni Battista Lacchini
Born
  
20 May 1884 Faenza, Italy (
1884-05-20
)

Died
  
January 6, 1967, Faenza, Italy

Giovanni Battista Lacchini (20 May 1884 – 6 January 1967) was an Italian astronomer.

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 Societa astronomica italiana". He was originally a postal worker.

Awards and honors

  • The Giovanni Battista Lacchini Award is named for him.
  • The crater Lacchini on the Moon is named after him.

    • References

    Giovanni Battista Lacchini Wikipedia
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