Erich Karkoschka

American astronomer
Person human Q69666
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Erich Karkoschka

Summary

Erich Karkoschka is a human[1]. Born in Stuttgart[2], he… he was born on November 6, 1955[3]. He worked as an astronomer[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

Key Facts

  • Erich Karkoschka was born in Stuttgart[2].
  • Erich Karkoschka was born on November 6, 1955[3].
  • Erich Karkoschka's father was Erhard Karkoschka[6].
  • Erich Karkoschka held citizenship in Germany[7].
  • Erich Karkoschka held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Erich Karkoschka's professions included astronomer[4].
  • Erich Karkoschka's field of work was astronomy[9].
  • Erich Karkoschka's field of work was astrophotography[10].
  • Erich Karkoschka was employed by University of Arizona[11].
  • Erich Karkoschka is recorded as male[12].
  • Erich Karkoschka's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Erich Karkoschka's family name is recorded as Q59281221[14].
  • Erich Karkoschka's given name is recorded as Erich[15].
  • Erich Karkoschka's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[16].

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Origins and Family

Erich Karkoschka's place of birth was Stuttgart[2]. He was born on November 6, 1955[3]. His father was Erhard Karkoschka[6].

Career and Affiliations

Erich Karkoschka's professions included astronomer[4]. Fields of work include astronomy[9], a branch of science[17] and astrophotography[10], a photography genre[18]. He was employed by University of Arizona[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Erich Karkoschka include 30786 Karkoschka[19], an asteroid[20].

Why It Matters

Erich Karkoschka has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

He is credited with the discovery of Perdita[21], a moon of Uranus[22]. Entities named for him include 30786 Karkoschka[19], an asteroid[20].

FAQs

Where was Erich Karkoschka born?

Born in Stuttgart[2], Erich Karkoschka…

Who were Erich Karkoschka's parents?

Erich Karkoschka's father was Erhard Karkoschka[6].

What did Erich Karkoschka do for work?

Erich Karkoschka worked as astronomer[4].

What did Erich Karkoschka discover?

Erich Karkoschka is credited as discoverer of Perdita[21].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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