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George Van Biesbroeck

Belgian–American astronomer

Died when: 94 years 33 days (1129 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

George Van Biesbroeck

George A.Van Biesbroeck (or Georges-Achille Van Biesbroeck, /væn'bi?zbr?k/, 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.


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