Paul Wild (Swiss astronomer)
Paul Wild | |
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Paul Wild at University of Bern in 2006 | |
| Born | 5 October 1925 Wädenswil, Switzerland |
| Died | 2 July 2014 (aged 88) Bern, Switzerland |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Alma mater | ETH Zürich |
| Known for | discoveries of comets and asteroids |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy |
Paul Wild (German: [ˈvɪlt]; 5 October 1925 – 2 July 2014) was a Swiss astronomer and director of the Astronomical Institute of the University of Bern, who discovered numerous comets, asteroids and supernovae.