George Van Biesbroeck
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George A. Van Biesbroeck (or Georges-Achille Van Biesbroeck, /vænˈbiːzbrʊk/,[1] January 21, 1880 – February 23, 1974) was a Belgian–American astronomer. He worked at observatories in Belgium, Germany and the United States. He specialized in the observation of double stars, asteroids and comets. He is notable for his long career as an observational astronomer.[2]
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George Van Biesbroeck | |
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Born | (1880-01-21)January 21, 1880 Ghent, Belgium |
Died | February 23, 1974(1974-02-23) (aged 94) United States |
Nationality | Belgium - United States |
Citizenship | United States |
Alma mater | Ghent University |
Known for | Astrophotography Discoverer of minor planets |
Awards | Valz Prize (1928) James Craig Watson Medal (1957) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy |
Institutions | Yerkes Observatory McDonald Observatory |
Doctoral advisor | Karl Schwarzschild |
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