German astronomer (1822-1895).
Born October 23rd, 1822 in Berlin.
Died July 7th, 1895 at 72 years old in Giessen.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson