German astronomer and astrophysicist (1890-1954).
Born April 21st, 1890 in Aachen.
Died March 3rd, 1954 at 63 years old in Potsdam.
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