Otto Heckmann
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Otto Heckmann (June 23, 1901, Opladen – May 13, 1983, Regensburg)[1][2][3][4][5][6][1][2][3][4][5][6] was a German and Prussian astronomer, university teacher, and cosmologist[7]. He pursued his education at the University of Bonn and worked in the fields of astronomy and cosmology[8].
Throughout his career, he was employed by the Hamburg-Bergedorf Observatory, the University of Göttingen, and the European Southern Observatory. His professional contributions were recognized with several awards, including the Bruce Medal, the Prix Jules Janssen, and the James Craig Watson Medal, as well as a doctor honoris causa from the University of Aix-Marseille[9][10].
Otto Heckmann
Summary
Otto Heckmann is a human[1]. Born in Opladen[2], he… he was born on +1901-06-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Regensburg[4]. He died on +1983-05-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], university teacher[7], and cosmologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Opladen[2], Otto Heckmann…
- Otto Heckmann died in Regensburg[4].
- Otto Heckmann was born on +1901-06-23T00:00:00Z[3].
- Otto Heckmann died on +1983-05-13T00:00:00Z[5].
- Otto Heckmann held citizenship in Germany[10].
- Otto Heckmann held citizenship in Prussia[11].
- Otto Heckmann's professions included astronomer[6].
- Otto Heckmann's professions included university teacher[7].
- Otto Heckmann's professions included cosmologist[8].
- Otto Heckmann's field of work was astronomy[12].
- Otto Heckmann's field of work was cosmology[13].
- Otto Heckmann held the position of ESO’s Director General[14].
- Otto Heckmann held the position of chairperson[15].
- Otto Heckmann was employed by Hamburg-Bergedorf Observatory[16].
- Otto Heckmann was employed by University of Göttingen[17].
- Among Otto Heckmann's employers was European Southern Observatory[18].
- Otto Heckmann was educated at University of Bonn[19].
- Otto Heckmann received the Bruce Medal[20].
- Otto Heckmann received the Prix Jules Janssen[21].
- Otto Heckmann received the James Craig Watson Medal[22].
- Otto Heckmann received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Aix-Marseille[23].
- Otto Heckmann was a member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[24].
- Otto Heckmann was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[25].
- Otto Heckmann was a member of French Academy of Sciences[26].
- Otto Heckmann was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[27].
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Origins and Family
Otto Heckmann's place of birth was Opladen[2]. He was born on +1901-06-23T00:00:00Z[3].
Education
Otto Heckmann's education included a stint at University of Bonn[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], university teacher[7], and cosmologist[8]. Fields of work include astronomy[12], a branch of science[28] and cosmology[13], a branch of astronomy[29]. Employers include Hamburg-Bergedorf Observatory[16], an architectural ensemble[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1802[32]; University of Göttingen[17], a campus university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1734[35], headquartered in Göttingen[36]; and European Southern Observatory[18], an international organization[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1962[39], headquartered in Garching bei München[40]. Positions held include ESO’s Director General[14], a position[41] and chairperson[15], a type of position[42]. Doctoral students include Walter Ernst Fricke[43], an astronomer[44], 1915–1988[45], of Germany[46], awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[47], specialised in astronomy[48]; István Ozsváth[49], an astronomer[50], 1928–2013[51], of Hungary[52]; and Heinrich Siedentopf[53], an astronomer[54], 1906–1963[55], of Germany[56].
Recognition
Awards received include Bruce Medal[20], an award[57], in United States[58], founded in 1898[59]; Prix Jules Janssen[21], a science award[60], in France[61], founded in 1897[62]; James Craig Watson Medal[22], a science award[63], in United States[64]; and doctor honoris causa from the University of Aix-Marseille[23], an award[65], in France[66].
Personal Life
Otto Heckmann was affiliated with the Nazi Party[67].
Death and Burial
Otto Heckmann died on +1983-05-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Regensburg[4].
Why It Matters
Otto Heckmann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]
His notable doctoral advisees include Walter Ernst Fricke[70], an astronomer[71], 1915–1988[72], of Germany[73], awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[74], specialised in astronomy[75] and Heinrich Siedentopf[76], an astronomer[77], 1906–1963[78], of Germany[79].
FAQs
Where was Otto Heckmann born?
Born in Opladen[2], Otto Heckmann…
Where did Otto Heckmann die?
Otto Heckmann died in Regensburg[4].
What did Otto Heckmann do for work?
Otto Heckmann worked as astronomer[6], university teacher[7], and cosmologist[8].
Where did Otto Heckmann go to school?
Otto Heckmann was educated at University of Bonn[19].
What awards did Otto Heckmann receive?
Honors received include Bruce Medal[20], Prix Jules Janssen[21], James Craig Watson Medal[22], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Aix-Marseille[23].