Heinrich Olbers

Heinrich Olbers

astronomer Germany

Heinrich Olbers was a German physician and astronomer known for formulating Olbers' Paradox, which questions why the night sky is dark despite the assumption of an infinite universe filled with stars. His work in the early 19th century contributed significantly to the fields of cosmology and astronomy.

Born on Oct 11, 1758 (266 years old)

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16,891
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Spain 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 46,754,778 16,891 $1,400,000 506$
Totals 1 46,754,778 16,891 $1,400,000 506$
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