Charles Wolf

Charles Joseph Étienne Wolf (November 9 1827 – July 4 1918) was a French astronomer.

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November 9 - 1827 - July 4 - 1918 - Astronomer

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In 1862, Urbain Le Verrier offered him a post as assistant at the Paris Observatory.

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1862 - Urbain Le Verrier - Paris Observatory

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In 1867 he and Georges Rayet discovered Wolf-Rayet stars. Note however that the nearby red dwarf Wolf 359 was discovered by German astronomer Max Wolf and not by him.

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1867 - Georges Rayet - Wolf-Rayet star - Red dwarf - Wolf 359 - Max Wolf

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