Friedrich Wilhelm Argelander | |
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 Friedrich Wilhelm Argelander | |
| Born | 22 March 1799 |
| Died | 17 February 1875 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | Prussian |
| Alma mater | University of Königsberg |
| Awards | Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society (1863) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy |
| Doctoral advisor | Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel |
Friedrich Wilhelm August Argelander (22 March 1799 – 17 February 1875) was a German astronomer. He is known for his determinations of stellar brightnesses, positions, and distances.