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Karel Andel

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Name
  
Karel Andel

Role
  
Astronomer

Died
  
March 17, 1947, Prague, Czech Republic

Karel Andel (December 28, 1884 – March 17, 1947) was a Czech astronomer and selenographer. His Mappa Selenographica has been used in Norton's Star Atlas.

Awards and honors

The following astronomical features were named for him:

  • Andel (crater) on the Moon
  • The asteroid "1997 AK18" was named 22465 Karelandel

    • References

    Karel Andel Wikipedia
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