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Dirk Brouwer

1902 – 1966

Dutch-American astronomer

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About Dirk Brouwer

Lived 1902 – 1966 (aged 63). Dirk Brouwer was a Dutch and American astronomer, known for Celestial mechanics.

Dirk Brouwer (; September 1, 1902 – January 31, 1966) was a Dutch-American astronomer.

He received his PhD in 1927 at Leiden University under Willem de Sitter and then went to Yale University. From 1941 until 1966 he was editor of the Astronomical Journal.

He specialized in celestial mechanics and together with Gerald Clemence wrote the textbook Methods of Celestial Mechanics.

Awards Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society (1955) Bruce Medal (1966)

Named after him Asteroid 1746 Brouwer The crater Brouwer on the Moon (jointly with mathematician Luitzen Egbertus Jan Brouwer) Dirk Brouwer Award of the Division on Dynamical Astronomy of the American Astronomical Society Dirk Brouwer Award of the American Astronautical Society

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Important facts

Born
1 September 1902, Rotterdam
Birth century
20th century
Died
31 January 1966, New Haven
Occupation
Astronomer
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands, United States
Known for
Celestial mechanics
Education
Leiden University
Employers
Yale University
Awards
Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society; Bruce Medal; International Space Hall of Fame

People in Dirk Brouwer's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Willem de Sitter
1872 – 1934
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Luitzen Egbertus Jan Brouwer
1881 – 1966
Mathematician
 Portrait of Jan Brouwer
Jan Brouwer
b. 1940
Association football player

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dirk Brouwer?

Dutch-American astronomer

When was Dirk Brouwer born?

Dirk Brouwer was born on 1 September 1902 in Rotterdam.

When did Dirk Brouwer die?

Dirk Brouwer died on 31 January 1966 in New Haven.

What was Dirk Brouwer's occupation?

Dirk Brouwer was an astronomer.

What was Dirk Brouwer known for?

Dirk Brouwer was known for Celestial mechanics.

What nationality was Dirk Brouwer?

Dirk Brouwer was Dutch and American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dirk Brouwer

· Wikidata: Q449935

· DBpedia: Dirk Brouwer

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