Jan Hendrik Oort
Also known as J. Oort, J.H. Oort, Jan Oort
Nederlands astronoom (1900–1992)
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Jan Hendrik Oort was a Dutch astronomer who made important discoveries about the structure of our galaxy and the nature of comets during his long career in the 20th century. His work fundamentally changed how scientists understand the layout of stars around us and where comets in our solar system originate.
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Person · Open Library
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- Oort and the Universe
- De oorsprong van het heelal
- The letters and papers of Jan Hendrik Oort
- The stars of high velocity ..
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Music · MusicBrainz
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- Estonia
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- Oort2001
- Veere, veere päevakene2004
- Suur härg2009
- Laula laula suukene2015
Article · Nederlands
Jan Hendrik Oort (Franeker, 28 april 1900 – Wassenaar, 5 november 1992) was een Nederlands astronoom. Hij was een belangrijke pionier en stimulator van de radioastronomie. De Oortwolk is naar hem vernoemd.
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1900 births1992 deathsAcademic staff of Leiden UniversityForeign associates of the National Academy of SciencesForeign members of the Royal SocietyForeign members of the Russian Academy of SciencesForeign members of the USSR Academy of SciencesJan OortKyoto laureates in Basic SciencesMembers of the American Philosophical SocietyMembers of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences