André Knöfel

German amateur astronomer
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André Knöfel

Summary

André Knöfel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on October 30, 1963[3]. He worked as an astronomer[4] and meteorologist[5].

Key Facts

  • André Knöfel's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • André Knöfel was born on October 30, 1963[3].
  • André Knöfel held citizenship in Germany[6].
  • André Knöfel's professions included astronomer[4].
  • André Knöfel worked as a meteorologist[5].
  • André Knöfel received the Medal of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[7].
  • André Knöfel is recorded as male[8].
  • André Knöfel's instance of is recorded as human[9].
  • André Knöfel's family name is recorded as Knöfel[10].
  • André Knöfel's given name is recorded as André[11].
  • André Knöfel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[12].

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Origins and Family

André Knöfel's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on October 30, 1963[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[4] and meteorologist[5].

Recognition

André Knöfel received the Medal of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[7].

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 157015 Walterstraube[15], an asteroid[16]; 17821 Bölsche[17], an asteroid[18]; 147595 Gojkomitić[19], an asteroid[20]; 101960 Molau[21], an asteroid[22]; 38268 Zenkert[23], an asteroid[24]; and 163800 Richardnorton[25], an asteroid[26]. Entities named for him include 16438 Knöfel[13], an asteroid[14].

FAQs

Where was André Knöfel born?

Born in Berlin[2], André Knöfel…

What did André Knöfel do for work?

André Knöfel worked as astronomer[4] and meteorologist[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 157015 Walterstraube[15], 17821 Bölsche[17], 147595 Gojkomitić[19], and 101960 Molau[21].

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  11. [12] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [15] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [17] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [19] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [13] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [16] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [14] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Medal of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
    Occupation astronomer, meteorologist
    Country of citizenship Germany
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