Ernst Zinner | |
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| Born | 2 February 1886 |
| Died | 30 August 1970 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | German |
| Alma mater | University of Jena University of Munich |
| Known for | History of Astronomy |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy, history of science |
| Institutions | Remeis Observatory |
Ernst Zinner (2 February 1886 in Goldberg, Silesia – 30 August 1970) was a German astronomer and noted historian of astronomy. He was a director of the observatory at Bamberg. His major work was on the diffusion of Copernican ideas. During the Third Reich, he refused to become a member of the NSDAP.