Giovanni Battista Lacchini

Giovanni Battista Lacchini (20 May 1884 – 6 January 1967) was an Italian astronomer.

Giovanni Battista Lacchini
Giovanni Battista Lacchini with his telescope
Born(1884-05-20)20 May 1884
Faenza, Italy
Died6 January 1967(1967-01-06) (aged 82)
Faenza, Italy
NationalityItalian
Scientific career
FieldsAstronomy

He is primarily noted for his work in the study of variable stars. He published over 100 works, including papers in "Astronomische Nachrichten" and "Memorie della Società astronomica italiana". He was originally a postal worker.

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