Theodor von Oppolzer

Theodor von Oppolzer (1800–1871) was an Austrian astronomer and mathematician known for his contributions to celestial mechanics and astronomy. He served as the director of the Vienna Observatory and made significant advancements in the understanding of planetary motion and the calculation of orbits. One of his notable achievements was the development of the "Oppolzer's equation," which addresses the dynamics of celestial bodies in orbit.