Rudolph Minkowski
German-American astronomer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rudolph Minkowski (born Rudolf Leo Bernhard Minkowski /mɪŋˈkɔːfski, -ˈkɒf-/;[1] German: [mɪŋˈkɔfski]; May 28, 1895 – January 4, 1976) was a German-American astronomer.[2]
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Rudolph Minkowski | |
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Born | (1895-05-28)May 28, 1895 |
Died | January 4, 1976(1976-01-04) (aged 80) |
Nationality | German |
Known for | supernovae |
Awards | Bruce Medal in 1961 |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy |
Institutions | Palomar Observatory |
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