(159776) Eduardoröhl = 2003 JR17
Eduardo Röhl (1891-1959) was a Venezuelan scientist, humanist and
entrepreneur, known for his research in climatology, meteorology,
ornithology, astronomy, history and geography. He created the Venezuelan
Society of Natural Sciences and in 1952 initiated the creation of the
National Observatory of Venezuela.
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