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Jan Oort:
(1900-1992), Dutch astronomer, noted for his determination that the earth's galaxy, the Milky Way, rotates, and for his contributions to comet theory.
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  • Jan Oort - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Jan Hendrik Oort (April 28, 1900 – November 5, 1992) was a Dutch astronomer. He stimulated radio astronomy. The Oort cloud of comets bears his name.

  • The Bruce Medalists: Jan H. Oort

    biographies and portraits of prize-winning astronomers of the 19th and 20th centuries ... Photo 1970, courtesy Prof. Oort: Jan Hendrik Oort: 28 April 1900: 1942 Bruce Medalist: 5 ...

  • The Bruce Medalists: Jan Oort

    Photo 1970, courtesy Prof. Oort: Jan Hendrik Oort: 28 April 1900: 1942 Bruce Medalist: 5 November 1992

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