Vsevolod Sharonov (1901–1964) was a Russian and Soviet astronomer. Life He was born on March 10, 1901 in St. Petersburg. He died on November 26, 1964, also in St. Petersburg. Education He graduated from gymnasium in 1918 and graduated from Petrograd University in 1926. Career The bulk of his work was done at Pulkovo Observatory. He was appointed as a professor at the University of Leningrad and was the director of the Astronomical Observatory. His main focus and interest was in the study of planets and atmospheric optics. Honours The following are named after him: Sharonov (Martian crater) Asteroid 2416 Sharonov Sharonov (lunar crater) Bibliography He published over 300 research papers in his lifetime. He is the author of: The Nature of the Planets Measurement and Calculations of the Visibility of Distant Objects Mars The Sun and its Observation References External links Russian astronomers Scientists from Saint Petersburg 1901 births 1964 deaths