Bessel, Friedrich (1784 - 1846)

German astronomer and mathematician who was the first to determine the distance from the sun to another star by the method of parallax. Despite lacking a university degree he made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. Bessel functions are named in his honor.

Stamps

Stamp	Description
	Germany, 80pf, 1984 Scott: 1422 A551
	Nicaragua, 1.50cor 1994 Scott: 1985 A279j