Luigi Carnera was an Italian astronomer and mathematician. He discovered 16 minor planets in the early 20th century. The main-belt asteroid 39653 Carnera was named in his honour.
In his early career he worked as Max Wolf's assistant at Heidelberg,... Wikipedia
Born: April 14, 1875, Trieste, Italy
Died: July 30, 1962 (age 87 years), Florence, Italy
Discovered: 477 Italia, 469 Argentina, 479 Caprera, and more