Ernst Öpik
Estonian astronomer and astrophysicist (1893–1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ernst Julius Öpik (22 October [O.S. 10 October] 1893 – 10 September 1985) was an Estonian astronomer and astrophysicist who spent the second half of his career (1948–1981) at the Armagh Observatory in Northern Ireland. He is best known for his pioneering work on solar system dynamics.[1]
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Born | (1893-10-22)22 October 1893 |
Died | 10 September 1985(1985-09-10) (aged 91) |
Nationality | Estonian |
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Fields | Astronomy |
Institutions | Armagh Observatory |
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