Cornelis Johannes van Houten
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Cornelis Johannes van Houten (18 February 1920 – 24 August 2002) was a Dutch astronomer, sometimes referred to as Kees van Houten.
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Cornelis Johannes van Houten | |
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Born | (1920-02-18)18 February 1920 |
Died | 24 August 2002(2002-08-24) (aged 82) |
Nationality | Dutch |
Other names | Kees van Houten |
Spouse | Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld |
Children | Karel van Houten |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy |
Institutions | Leiden Observatory Leiden University Palomar Observatory Yerkes Observatory |
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