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Tõnu Viik

b. 1939

Estonian astronomer (born 1939)

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About Tõnu Viik

Born 1939. Tõnu Viik is an Estonian astronomer.

Tõnu Viik (born 12 December 1939, in Rohuneeme) is an Estonian astronomer.

From 2008 to 2014 he was the president of Estonian Naturalists' Society. 2021: Estonian Science Communication Award, lifetime achievement award

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Important facts

Born

12 December 1939, Rohuneeme

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Astronomer

Nationality

Estonia

Education

Tallinn Secondary School of Science, University of Tartu

Employers

University of Tartu

Awards

Order of the White Star, 3rd Class

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Tõnu Viik's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tõnu Viik?

Estonian astronomer (born 1939)

When was Tõnu Viik born?

Tõnu Viik was born on 12 December 1939 in Rohuneeme.

What is Tõnu Viik's occupation?

Tõnu Viik is an astronomer.

What nationality is Tõnu Viik?

Tõnu Viik is Estonian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tõnu Viik

· Wikidata: Q12377560

· DBpedia: Tõnu Viik (astronomer)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tõnu Viik. https://biography.guide/tonu-viik-astronomer/

MLA: "Tõnu Viik." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tonu-viik-astronomer/.

Chicago: "Tõnu Viik." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tonu-viik-astronomer/.

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