Georgij A. Krasinsky, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Georgij A. Krasinsky

Russian astronomer

Date of Birth: 19-Feb-1939

Place of Birth: Saint Petersburg

Date of Death: 17-Mar-2011

Profession: astronomer, physicist

Nationality: Russia

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Georgij A.
Krasinsky (February 19, 1939; Leningrad, USSR) – March 17, 2011) was a Russian astronomer active at the Institute of Applied Astronomy, Russian Academy of Science, St Petersburg.
He was notable for research on planetary motions and ephemeris. Krasinsky was the president of IAU commission 4-DI on ephemerides during 2003-2006. The asteroid 5714 Krasinsky is named after him.