Christopher Hansteen
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For the jurist, see Christopher Hansteen (jurist).
Christopher Hansteen (26 September 1784 ā 11 April 1873) was a Norwegian geophysicist, astronomer and physicist,[1] best known for his mapping of Earth's magnetic field.
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Christopher Hansteen | |
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Born | (1784-11-26)26 November 1784 |
Died | 11 April 1873(1873-04-11) (aged 88) |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
Scientific career | |
Fields | astronomy, mathematics, magnetism, mechanics |
Institutions | Royal Frederick University (1814ā1861) |
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