Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel 200th Birthday

Germany · 1984 · 80 Pfennig

The stamp features a portrait of astronomer and mathematician Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel. It commemorates his 200th birthday, with his name and birth/death years prominently displayed.

This stamp honors Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel, a pioneering German astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to astrometry, including the first accurate measurement of stellar parallax. It celebrates his 200th birth anniversary, recognizing his lasting impact on scientific understanding.