André Knöfel
Facts
11 properties- Instance of
- human
- Date of birth
- October 30, 1963
- Place of birth
- Berlin
- Occupation
- astronomer, meteorologist, technician
- Work location
- Düsseldorf[11]
- VIAF cluster ID
- 8716149368861185980002
- GND ID
- 1130590895
- Google Knowledge Graph ID
- /g/121qfvtf
- WorldCat Entities ID
- E39PBJh4tCGd4Gx7b49rFRXw4q
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Summary
André Knöfel was born on October 30, 1963[1], in Berlin[2]. He has worked as an astronomer[3], meteorologist[4], and technician[5].
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for André Knöfel include 16438 Knöfel[13], an asteroid[14].
Why It Matters
André Knöfel is credited with the discovery of 147595 Gojkomitić[15], an asteroid[16]; 17821 Bölsche[17], an asteroid[18]; 157015 Walterstraube[19], an asteroid[20]; 101960 Molau[21], an asteroid[22]; 163800 Richardnorton[23], an asteroid[24]; and 38268 Zenkert[25], an asteroid[26]. Entities named for him include 16438 Knöfel[13], an asteroid[14].
FAQs
Where was André Knöfel born?
André Knöfel's place of birth was Berlin[2].
What did André Knöfel do for work?
André Knöfel worked as an astronomer[3], meteorologist[4], and technician[5].
What awards did André Knöfel receive?
Honors received include Medal of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[7].
What did André Knöfel discover?
André Knöfel is credited as discoverer of 147595 Gojkomitić[15], 17821 Bölsche[17], 157015 Walterstraube[19], and 101960 Molau[21].