Jan Oort: Quick Facts
Facts
| Also Known As | Jan Hendrik Oort • Jan Hendrick Oort |
|---|---|
| Born | April 28, 1900 • Netherlands |
| Died | November 5, 1992 (aged 92) • Leiden • Netherlands |
| Subjects Of Study | Milky Way Galaxy • Oort cloud • Oort’s constant • rotation |
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