Johann Gottfried Koehler

Johann Gottfried Koehler (December 15, 1745 - September 19, 1801) was a German astronomer who discovered a number of nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies.

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December 15 - 1745 - September 19 - 1801 - German - Astronomer - Nebula - Star cluster - Galaxies

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Koehler is best remembered for his discovery of Open Cluster M67, Elliptical Galaxy M59, and Elliptical Galaxy M60. The latter two were discovered on the same day, April 11, 1779.

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Open Cluster M67 - Elliptical Galaxy M59 - Elliptical Galaxy M60 - April 11 - 1779

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Koehler worked with the noted astronomer Johann Elert Bode.

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