Honors
Named after him:
- The crater Yamamoto on the Moon.
- Asteroid 2249 Yamamoto.
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| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| Name | Yamamoto, Issei |
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| Short description | Japanese astronomer |
| Date of birth | 1889 |
| Place of birth | |
| Date of death | 1959 |
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