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Topic: Luboš Kohoutek, comet discoverer (1935-2023)
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Robert Pearlman
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posted 01-06-2024 10:04 AM
   
Czech astronomer Luboš Kohoutek, who discovered and was the namesake for Comet Kohoutek, died on Dec. 30, 2023. He was 88. The world of astronomy mourns the passing of renowned Czech astronomer Luboš Kohoutek, who left an indelible mark on his field with the discovery of 75 asteroids, five comets, and a considerable number of planetary nebulae. Kohoutek, who had been residing in Germany since 1970 following the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Warsaw Pact troops, passed away at the age of 88 on December 30, 2023. The news of his passing was announced by the Czech Astronomical Society. Comet Kohoutek reached perihelion in December 1973, when it was observed by the scientific instrumentation and astronauts on Skylab. Kohoutek spoke to the Skylab 4 crew from inside NASA's mission control to discuss their observations. |
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