Bengt Strömgren
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Bengt Georg Daniel Strömgren (21 January 1908 – 4 July 1987) was a Danish astronomer and astrophysicist.[1][2]
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Bengt Strömgren | |
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Born | (1908-01-21)21 January 1908 |
Died | 4 July 1987(1987-07-04) (aged 79) |
Nationality | Danish |
Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
Known for | Strömgren Spheres, Strömgren photometric system, stellar chemistry |
Awards | Bruce Medal 1959 |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy |
Institutions | University of Chicago, Yerkes and McDonald Observatory, Institute for Advanced Study |
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