Who was Johann Palisa?
Q: Who was Johann Palisa?
A: Johann Palisa was an Austrian astronomer born in Troppau in Austrian Silesia (now in the Czech Republic).
Q: What was Johann Palisa known for?
A: Johann Palisa was known for being a good finder of asteroids, finding 122 in all from 136 Austria in 1874 to 1073 Gellivara in 1923.
Q: Can you name some notable asteroids found by Johann Palisa?
A: Some notable asteroids found by Johann Palisa include 153 Hilda, 216 Kleopatra, 243 Ida, 253 Mathilde, 324 Bamberga, and the Amor asteroid 719 Albert.
Q: Has anything been named after Johann Palisa?
A: Yes, the asteroid 914 Palisana and the Palisa crater on the Moon were named in his honour.
Q: When was Johann Palisa born?
A: Johann Palisa was born on December 6th, 1848.
Q: When did Johann Palisa die?
A: Johann Palisa died on May 2nd, 1925.
Q: What was Johann Palisa's nationality?
A: Johann Palisa was Austrian.
