Hajibey Sultanov
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Hajibey Farajulla oglu Sultanov (Azerbaijani: Hacıbəy Fərəculla oğlu Sultanov, 20 September 1921 – 5 March 2008) was an Azerbaijani astronomer and former head of the Shamakhy Astrophysical Observatory.[1] Sultanov's main works tackle celestial mechanics and the genesis of the Solar System, as well as the origin, structure and evolution of the asteroid belt and minor planets. Sultanov was a member of the International Astronomical Union and European Astronomical Society.[2]
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Hajibey Sultanov | |
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Born | (1921-09-20)September 20, 1921 |
Died | March 5, 2008(2008-03-05) (aged 86) Baku, Azerbaijan |
Nationality | Azerbaijani |
Alma mater | Baku State University |
Awards | Shohrat Order |
Scientific career | |
Fields | astronomy, celestial mechanics |
Institutions | Institute of Physics and Mathematics (Academy of Sciences of the Azerbaijan SSR) Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory |
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