Russia year 1963 Space Astronomer F.A. Brendikhin stamp

Russia year 1963 Space Astronomer F.A. Brendikhin stamp

Fedor Andreevich Brendikhin (1882-1941) was a Russian/Soviet astronomer known for his significant contributions to the study of comets and meteor showers. He worked primarily at the Pulkovo Observatory near St. Petersburg, Russia, where he made observations and calculations related to celestial phenomena.

Brendikhin’s work focused particularly on the orbits of meteor showers and their periodicity. He published numerous papers on the subject, contributing valuable insights into the understanding of meteoroids and their movements through space. His meticulous calculations and observations helped advance the field of meteor astronomy during his time.