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Johann SilberschlagJohann Esaias Silberschlag (1721 1791), was born in Aschersleben, Germany. He was a theologian and natural scientist. In 1760, he became an external member of the Academy of Sciences in Berlin, Privy Councillor in the newly founded Office for Public Works, Section of Mechanical Engineering and Hydraulic Engineering. In 1780 Silberschlag observed and described the Brocken bow (also called Brocken spectre). In his book Geonetics or Explanation of the Mosaic Creation according to Physical and Mathematical Foundations (Geogonie oder Erklrung der mosaischen Erderschaffung nach physikalischen und mathematischen Grundlagen) he tried to reconcile theology and science. The lunar crater Silberschlag is named after him. Silberschlag, Johann Esaias Silberschlag, Johann Esaias Silberschlag, Johann Esaias Silberschlag, Johann Esaias
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