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Vsevolod Sharonov

Vsevolod Sharonov is a astronomy topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Vsevolod Sharonov rather than just read about it. In short: Vsevolod Sharonov (1901–1964) was a Russian and Soviet astronomer. Life Sharonov was born on March 10, 1901, in Leningrad.

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Reference excerpt

Vsevolod Sharonov (1901–1964) was a Russian and Soviet astronomer.

Life Sharonov was born on March 10, 1901, in Leningrad. He went on to graduate from Petrograd University in 1926 and soon after began work as teaching faculty at Leningrad State University. There he would eventually meet and marry fellow astronomer Nadezhda Sytinskaya. Sharonov died on November 26, 1964, also in St. Petersburg.

Career The bulk of Sharonov's work was done at Pulkovo Observatory just outside of Leningrad. During his tenure as professor of astronomy at Leningrad State University, Sharonov eventually became its director. His main focus in scientific research was the study of planets and atmospheric optics.

Honors The following celestial landmarks are named after him:

Sharonov (Martian crater) Asteroid 2416 Sharonov Sharonov (lunar crater)

Bibliography He published over 300 research papers in his lifetime including the following

The Nature of the Planets Measurement and Calculations of the Visibility of Distant Objects Mars The Sun and its Observation

References

External links Fairbridge, Rhodes W. (1997). "Sharonov, Vsevolod Vasilievich (1901–1964)". Encyclopedia of Planetary Science. Encyclopedia of Earth Science. p. 732. doi:10.1007/1-4020-4520-4_360. ISBN 0-412-06951-2. Balashov, Yuri (2007). "Sharonov, Vsevolod Vasilievich". The Biographical Encyclopedia of Astronomers. pp. 1051–1052. doi:10.1007/978-0-387-30400-7_1269. ISBN 978-0-387-31022-0. Balashov, Yuri (2014). "Sharonov, Vsevolod Vasilievich". Biographical Encyclopedia of Astronomers. pp. 1993–1994. doi:10.1007/978-1-4419-9917-7_1269. ISBN 978-1-4419-9916-0.

Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Vsevolod Sharonov

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Vsevolod Sharonov claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In astronomy, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

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Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Vsevolod Sharonov ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Vsevolod Sharonov

In research: Vsevolod Sharonov appears in astronomy research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Vsevolod Sharonov in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Vsevolod Sharonov is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics 1901 births, 1964 deaths, Russian astronomers, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Vsevolod Sharonov outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Vsevolod Sharonov in simple terms?

Vsevolod Sharonov (1901–1964) was a Russian and Soviet astronomer. Life Sharonov was born on March 10, 1901, in Leningrad.

Why does Vsevolod Sharonov matter?

Because it connects several astronomy ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Vsevolod Sharonov?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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