Johann Gottlieb Friedrich von Bohnenberger


Johann Gottlieb Friedrich von Bohnenberger was a German astronomer born at Simmozheim, Württemberg. He studied at the University of Tübingen. In 1798, he was appointed professor of mathematics and astronomy at the University.
He published:
In 1817, he systematically explained the design and use of a gyroscope apparatus which he called simply a “Machine.” Several examples of the 'Machine' were constructed by Johann Wilhelm Gottlob Buzengeiger of Tübingen. Johann
Friedrich Benzenberg had already mentioned Bohnenberger's invention in several letters beginning in 1810.
Bohnenberger died at Tübingen.
The lunar crater Bohnenberger is named after him.