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M. W. (Max Wilhelm) Meyer
1853–1910
A German astronomer and popular science writer, he had a gift for turning big cosmic questions into clear, lively reading for general audiences. His books explored the stars, the origins of the world, and even how the world might end.
2 Audiobooks
Die Welt der Planeten
by M. W. (Max Wilhelm) Meyer
Sonne und Sterne
by M. W. (Max Wilhelm) Meyer
About the author
Born in Braunschweig on February 15, 1853, Max Wilhelm Meyer became known as a German astronomer, naturalist, and writer. Early accounts note that he first worked in the book trade before moving into astronomical study at universities and observatories in Göttingen, Leipzig, and Zurich.
Meyer built his reputation by writing accessible books and essays about astronomy and the natural world. His work aimed to bring scientific ideas to a broad readership, and titles associated with him range from star-themed essays to books on cosmogony and world catastrophes, showing how strongly he focused on the biggest questions about the universe.
He died on December 17, 1910, in Untermais near Meran. More than a century later, his name still appears in library catalogs and digital collections, reflecting a career spent making science readable and engaging for ordinary readers.