Wilhelm Beer
Today, Wilhelm Beer is a topic that has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. With its impact on modern society, Wilhelm Beer has become a point of debate and reflection for individuals of all ages. From its origins to its current evolution, Wilhelm Beer has generated unprecedented interest, becoming a reference point for understanding fundamental aspects of daily life. In this article, we will explore in depth the impact of Wilhelm Beer on different aspects of society, analyzing its influence in various spheres and offering a comprehensive perspective on its importance today.
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Wilhelm Beer | |
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 Wilhelm Beer | |
| Born | 4 January 1797 |
| Died | 27 March 1850 (aged 53) Berlin, Prussia |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | astronomy |
Wilhelm Wolff Beer (4 January 1797 – 27 March 1850) was a banker and astronomer from Berlin, Prussia, and the brother of Giacomo Meyerbeer.[1]
Astronomy
Beer's fame derives from his hobby, astronomy. He built a private observatory with a 9.5 cm refractor in Tiergarten, Berlin. Together with Johann Heinrich Mädler he produced the first exact map of the Moon (entitled Mappa Selenographica) in 1834–1836, and in 1837 published a description of the Moon (Der Mond nach seinen kosmischen und individuellen Verhältnissen). Both remained the best descriptions of the Moon for many decades.
In 1830, Beer and Mädler created the first globe of the planet Mars. In 1840 they made a map of Mars and calculated its rotation period to be 24 h 37 min 22.7 s, only 0.1 seconds different from the actual period as it is known today.
Other work
In addition to his hobby of astronomy, he helped with the establishment of a railway system in Prussia, and promoted the Jewish community in Berlin. In his last decade of life, he worked as a writer and politician. In 1849 he was elected as an MP for the first chamber of the Prussian parliament.
Named after Beer
The crater Beer[2] on Mars is named in Wilhelm Beer's honor and lies near Mädler. There is also a crater called Beer on the Moon.
References
- ^ Hockey, Thomas (2009). The Biographical Encyclopedia of Astronomers. Springer Publishing. ISBN 978-0-387-31022-0. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
- ^ de Vaucouleurs, G.; et al. (September 1975). "The new Martian nomenclature of the International Astronomical Union". Icarus. 26 (1): 85−98. Bibcode:1975Icar...26...85D. doi:10.1016/0019-1035(75)90146-3.
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