Johann von Lamont

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gptkbp:instanceOf Astronomer
gptkbp:almaMater gptkb:University_of_Munich
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Royal_Astronomical_Society
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Gold_Medal_of_the_Royal_Astronomical_Society
gptkbp:born August 16, 1805
gptkbp:child gptkb:Hermann_von_Lamont
gptkbp:collaboratedWith gptkb:Johann_Gottfried_Galle
gptkbp:collaborations International astronomical community
gptkbp:contributedTo Improved observational techniques
Lunar topography studies
gptkbp:contribution Geodetic measurements
gptkbp:died December 9, 1879
gptkbp:fellowship gptkb:Royal_Society
gptkbp:field Astronomy
gptkbp:fieldOfStudy Astrophysics
gptkbp:historicalContext Post-Galilean_astronomy
gptkbp:historicalLegacy Influence on celestial navigation
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Pioneering work in astronomy
Significant contributions to 19th-century astronomy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Johann von Lamont
gptkbp:impact Advancements in telescope technology
gptkbp:influence Development of modern observational techniques
gptkbp:influenced Modern astronomy
gptkbp:influencedBy William Herschel
gptkbp:influenceOn Astrophysical research
gptkbp:inspiration Future astronomers
gptkbp:inventor gptkb:Lamont's_telescope
gptkbp:involved Astronomical expeditions
gptkbp:knownFor Astronomical observations
gptkbp:language German
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future generations of astronomers
Lamont_crater_on_the_Moon
gptkbp:members gptkb:Bavarian_Academy_of_Sciences
gptkbp:nationality German
gptkbp:notableEvent Accurate lunar measurements
gptkbp:notableWork Observations of the Moon
gptkbp:occupation Professor
gptkbp:publishes Astronomische Nachrichten
gptkbp:researchAreas Lunar studies
gptkbp:researchContribution Star catalogues
Celestial mechanics advancements
Innovations in astronomical measurement techniques
gptkbp:researchField Celestial mechanics
gptkbp:researchFocus Planetary motion
gptkbp:researchInterest Numerous articles in scientific journals
Empirical observations
Empiricism in astronomy
Influence on observational astronomy
Systematic observation and recording
Worked_with_various_European_astronomers
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Munich
gptkbp:scenicViews gptkb:Bavarian_Observatory
gptkbp:scientificName Quantitative analysis
Respected figure in astronomy
19th century astronomers
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Marie_von_Lamont
gptkbp:supportRole Mentor to young astronomers