ASTRONOMERS & ASTROPHYSICISTS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site Struve, Otto Wilhelm (1819-1905) A Russian-born German astronomer, son of Friedrich G. W. Struve, who accurately determined the rate of change of precession and estimated the velocity of Sun from the proper motions of nearby stars. He worked at Pulkovo Observatory, where he collaborated with his father in the search for double stars. Related category    • ASTRONOMERS AND ASTROPHYSICISTS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP