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Magda Stavinschi: Astronomul Nicolae Donici – Enigme descifrate
Magda Stavinschi: Astronomer Nicolae Donici – Deciphered Puzzles

Author(s): Viorela-Valentina Dima
Subject(s): Editorial
Published by: Editura Mega Print SRL
Keywords: Astronomer Nicolae Donici; the International Astro nomical Union; Astronomical Observatory from Dubăsarii Vechi, Republic of Moldova; „Amiral Urseanu” Astronomical Observatory;

Summary/Abstract: This article reviews the monography entitled Astronomul Nicolae Donici: enigme descifrate (Astronomer Nico lae Donici: deciphered enigmas), elaborated by researcher Magda Stavinschi and published in 2015 by Curtea Veche Publishing, Bucharest. The volume depicts the life and works of Roma nian astronomer Nicolae Donici (1874–1960), who was a very esteemed professional, member of Astronomical Societies from France, Rusia, Germany, founding member of the International Astronomical Union, founder of the Astronomical Observa tory from Dubăsarii Vechi, Republic of Moldova, director of the „Amiral Urseanu” Astronomical Observatory from Bucharest, Romania etc. For his merits, in 1971 a minor planet was named 9494 Donici.

  • Issue Year: 9/2016
  • Issue No: 9
  • Page Range: 419-422
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: Romanian