Walter Augustin Villiger

Walter Augustin Villiger (1872–1938;[2] his first name is sometimes spelt Walther) was a Swiss astronomer and Carl Zeiss engineer who discovered an asteroid while working in Munich, Germany. He also participated in the observation of comets.

Asteroids discovered: 1 [1]
428 MonachiaNovember 18, 1897MPC
Grave in Jena

His astronomical period of activity extended from 1896 to 1907.[3] In 1924, less than a year after the first planetarium had been opened at the Deutsches Museum in Munich, Walther Villiger suggested a new, improved Zeiss planetarium projector. This new Zeiss, known as the Mark II, was designed for much larger theatres than the previous model —up to 23 metres .

Asteroid 1310 Villigera is named after him.[4]

References
  1. "Minor Planet Discoverers (by number)". Minor Planet Center. 23 May 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  2. Gary W. Kronk. "Who's Who in Comet History: V". cometography.com.
  3. "Query Results for "Villiger, W"". Astronomy Database.
  4. Schmadel, Lutz D. (2007). "(1310) Villigera". Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – (1310) Villigera. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p. 107. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_1311. ISBN 978-3-540-00238-3.
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