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Wlodzimierz Zonn (14 July 1905, Vilnius – 28 February 1975) was a Polish astronomer. He studied at the University of Stefan Batory at Wilno, where he later worked as a professor.

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From 1950, Zonn was director of Astronomical Observatory of the University of Warsaw. For many years (1952 - 1955 and 1963 - 1973), he was President of the Polish Astronomical Society.

Awards and recognition

In 1954 he was awarded with Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta.[1]

Since 1983 the Polish Astronomical Society introduced the Włodzimierz Zonn award and medal [pl] for popular-science outreach activities.[2]

References

На других языках

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- [en] Włodzimierz Zonn

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[ru] Зонн, Влодзимеж

Влодзимеж Зонн (польск. Włodzimierz Zonn; 1905—1975) — польский астроном.

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