Astronomy: Gerard Kuiper

Astronomy: Gerard Kuiper
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Gerard Kuiper Gerard Peter Kuiper ( KY-pər; born Gerrit Pieter Kuiper, Dutch: [ˈɣɛrɪt ˈpitər ˈkœypər]; 7 December 1905 – 23 December 1973) was a Dutch astronomer, planetary scientist, selenographer, author and professor. The Kuiper belt is named after him.

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Gerard Kuiper Gerard Peter Kuiper ( KY-pər; born Gerrit Pieter Kuiper, Dutch: [ˈɣɛrɪt ˈpitər ˈkœypər]; 7 December 1905 – 23 December 1973) w as a Dutch astronomer, planetary scientist, selenographer, author and professor. The Kuiper belt is named after him. Kuiper is considered by many to be the father of modern planetary science. Why Gerard Kuiper matters: The people behind the discoveries remind us that science is a human endeavour -- driven by curiosity, persistence, and often the courage to challenge accepted ideas. Deep dive: Gerard Kuiper Gerard Kuiper continues to be an active area of research in modern astronomy. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerard_Kuiper (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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