Gerard Kuiper, Dutch-american Astronomer
by Jack Fields
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Gerard Kuiper, Dutch-american Astronomer
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Jack Fields
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Gerard Kuiper, (1905-1973) was a Dutch-American astronomer, whose many achievements included the discovery of Miranda, (a moon orbiting Uranus), and Nereid, (a moon orbiting Neptune). The Kuiper Prize, named in his honor, is is the most distinguished award given by the American Astronomical Society's Division for Planetary Sciences.
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September 13th, 2018
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