Dirk Brouwer: Quick Facts


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Born September 1, 1902 • Rotterdam • Netherlands
Died January 31, 1966 (aged 63) • New Haven • Connecticut
Subjects Of Study Ephemeris Time • celestial mechanics • computer

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