Vsevolod Sharonov


Vsevolod Sharonov was a Russian astronomer.

Life

He was born on March 10, 1901 in St. Petersburg.
He died on November 26, 1964 in Leningrad.

Education

He graduated from gymnasium in 1918 and graduated from Petrograd University in 1926.

Career

The bulk of his work was done at Pulkovo Observatory. He was appointed as a professor at the University of Leningrad and was the director of the Astronomical Observatory. His main focus and interest was in the study of planets and atmospheric optics.

Honours

The following are named after him: