Albert Marth

Albert Marth ( born May 5, 1828 in Kolberg, Pomerania; † August 5, 1897 in Heidelberg ) was a German astronomer. The focus of his work was the observation of planets, asteroids and galactic nebulae.

Life

Marth first studied theology at the University of Berlin. His -increasing interest in mathematics and astronomy led to a study of astronomy in Christian August Friedrich Peters in Königsberg.

In 1853 he was appointed by George Bishop to London, where he became assistant to John Russell Hind. In 1854, he joined its successor in at the local observatory. On 1 March 1854 he discovered the minor planet (29 ) Amphitrite.

From 1855 to 1862 he was assistant to Temple Chevallier ( 1794-1873 ) at the Durham Observatory, Potters Bank, England, succeeding George Rümker. After that, he was engaged as William Lassell Observer on his private observatory in Malta. During the period 1863-1865 Marth discovered about 600 nebulous objects. He then had several small employments and was located until 1883, mainly in London.

In 1882 he participated in the transit of Venus expedition to the Cape of Good Hope. In 1883, Marth was given a position at the Colonel Edward Henry Cooper's Observatory at Markree Castle in Sligo / Ireland. His last years were spent in Germany Math. He died on 5 August 1897 in Heidelberg from cancer.

The lunar crater Marth Marth and Mars crater named after him.