About Taavet Rootsmäe
Lived 1885 – 1959 (aged 74). Taavet Rootsmäe was a Russian and Estonian astronomer and university teacher.
Taavet Rootsmäe (until 1936 David Rootsman; 27 June 1885 Tartu County – 27 June 1959 Tartu) was an Estonian astronomer.
In 1913 he graduated from Tartu University. Since 1919 he taught at Tartu University (was a professor).
From 1919 to 1948 he was the first head of University of Tartu Old Observatory.
His main fields of research were stellar astronomy, theoretical astronomy, and celestial mechanics. With Ernst Öpik, he is considered the founder of Estonian astronomy school.
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Who was Taavet Rootsmäe?
Estonian astronomer (1885-1959)
When was Taavet Rootsmäe born?
Taavet Rootsmäe was born on 27 June 1885 in Kastre-Võnnu Rural Municipality.
When did Taavet Rootsmäe die?
Taavet Rootsmäe died on 27 June 1959 in Tartu.
What was Taavet Rootsmäe's occupation?
Taavet Rootsmäe was an astronomer and university teacher.
What nationality was Taavet Rootsmäe?
Taavet Rootsmäe was Russian and Estonian.
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