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Takeo Hatanaka

1914 – 1963

Japanese astronomer

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About Takeo Hatanaka

Lived 1914 – 1963 (aged 48–49). Takeo Hatanaka was a Japanese astronomer.

was a Japanese radio astronomer. He founded the Nobeyama Radio Observatory.

The crater Hatanaka on the Moon is named after him.

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Important facts

Born

1914, Tanabe

Birth century

20th century

Died

10 November 1963, Tokyo

Occupation

Astronomer

Nationality

Japan, Empire of Japan

Education

University of Tokyo

Employers

University of Tokyo

Awards

Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Takeo Hatanaka's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Takeo Hatanaka?

Japanese astronomer (1914–1963)

When was Takeo Hatanaka born?

Takeo Hatanaka was born in 1914 in Tanabe.

When did Takeo Hatanaka die?

Takeo Hatanaka died on 10 November 1963 in Tokyo.

What was Takeo Hatanaka's occupation?

Takeo Hatanaka was an astronomer.

What nationality was Takeo Hatanaka?

Takeo Hatanaka was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Takeo Hatanaka

· Wikidata: Q4496521

· DBpedia: Takeo Hatanaka

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