Gerard Kuiper Dutch-American astronomer after whom the Kuiper belt was named

Gerard Kuiper is a 68 years old Dutch-American astronomer after whom the Kuiper belt was named from Harenkarspel, North Holland. Gerard Kuiper was born on December 07, 1905 (died on December 24, 1973, he was 68 years old) in Harenkarspel, North Holland. His nickname was Kuiper Gerard Peter (English); Kuiper Gerrit Pieter (birth name).

Gerard Kuiper

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Is Gerard Kuiper still alive?

No, he died on 12/24/1973, 50 years ago. He was 68 years old when he died. Cause of death: myocardial infarction. He died in Mexico City

Awards (2)

Awarded Henry Norris Russell Lectureship in 1959 , awarded Prix Jules Janssen in 1951 ,

Education

He graduated from Leiden University

What was Gerard's zodiac sign?

Gerard Kuiper zodiac sign was sagittarius.

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