1900 - 1992
Jan Oort Dutch Astronomer
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Details
| Birthday |
28th April, 1900
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| Birthplace |
Franeker, Friesland
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| Died |
5th November, 1992
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| Place of Death |
Leiden, South Holland
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Nationality |
Dutch
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| Occupation |
Astronomer
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Jan Hendrik Oort ForMemRS ( or ; 28 April 1900 – 5 November 1992) was a Dutch astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of the Milky Way and who was a pioneer in the field of radio astronomy. His New York Times obituary called him "one of the century's foremost explorers of the universe"; the European Space Agency website describes him as "one of the greatest astronomers of the 20th century" and states that he "revolutionised astronomy through his ground-breaking discoveries." In 1955, Oort's name appeared in Life magazine's list of the 100 most famous living people. He has been described as "putting the Netherlands in the forefront of postwar astronomy."
