Lutz D. Schmadel
German astronomer
Lutz Dieter Schmadel was a German astronomer and a prolific discoverer of asteroids, who worked at the Astronomisches Rechen-Institut of the University of Heidelberg.
His special interest was the astrometry of minor planets. Wikipedia
Born: July 2, 1942, Berlin, Germany
Died: October 21, 2016 (age 74 years)
Discovered: 69312 Rogerbacon, 10116 Robertfranz, 15282 Franzmarc, and more
Partner: Anna Theresia Schmadel