Pavel Shternberg
1865–1920 (age 55)
Biography
Pavel Shternberg was a distinguished Russian astronomer whose scientific contributions advanced the field of astronomy in Russia. His work at Moscow's astronomical institutions helped establish Russia as a center of astronomical research and observation.
Shternberg's legacy in Russian astronomy remains significant, with his contributions to observational and theoretical astronomy remembered by the scientific community. He was interred at Vagankovo Cemetery, honoring his place among Russia's notable scientists.