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Johann Holetschek

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Johann Holetschek (August 29, 1846—November 10, 1923) was an Austrian astronomer, known for his research on comets. Born in Thuma, in Lower Austria, he worked at the observatory of the University of Vienna. He died at Vienna.

Holetschek crater, on the Moon, is named after him.

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