Petr Pravec

Petr Pravec, born on September seventeenth, nineteen sixty-seven, in Třinec, Czech Republic, is a distinguished Czech astronomer renowned for his significant contributions to the field of minor planet discovery.

As a prolific discoverer of binary asteroids, Pravec has established himself as an expert in photometric observations and rotational lightcurves, primarily conducting his research at the Ondřejov Observatory. His dedication to the field is evident in his impressive record, credited by the Minor Planet Center with the discovery and co-discovery of three hundred fifty numbered minor planets.

In addition to his individual achievements, Pravec leads a large consortium of stations known as