Ejnar Hertzsprung
Danish chemist and astronomer (1873–1967) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ejnar Hertzsprung (Danish: [ˈɑjnɐ ˈhɛɐ̯tsˌpʁɔŋ]; 8 October 1873 – 21 October 1967) was a Danish chemist and astronomer.
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Ejnar Hertzsprung | |
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Born | (1873-10-08)8 October 1873 |
Died | 21 October 1967(1967-10-21) (aged 94) |
Alma mater | Copenhagen Polytechnic (DTU) |
Known for | Hertzsprung gap Hertzsprung–Russell diagram |
Spouse | Henriette Mariette Augustine Albertine Kapteijn |
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Awards | Bruce Medal (1937) Gold Medal of RAS (1929) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Chemistry, Astronomy |
Institutions | Leiden Observatory |
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