Öpik, Ernst Julius, 1893-

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Astronomer (astrophysics, solar system). Professor of Astrophysics, University of Maryland; Astronomer, Armagh Observatory (1948-1981); Fellow & Instructor, Moscow University & Observatory (1916-1919); Head of Astronomy Department, Turkestan University, Tashkent (1919-1921); Astronomer/Associate Professor, Tartu University (1921-1944); Research Associate/Visiting Lecturer, Harvard University & Observatory (1930-1934); Professor of Astronomy/Rector, Baltic University (1945-1948). See Irish Astronomical Journal, 10, Special Issue, 1972 and Irish Astronomical Journal, 17, 411-442, 1986 for biographical notes.

From the description of Papers, 1948-1981. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155005350

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creatorOf Öpik, Ernst Julius, 1893-. Papers, 1948-1981. American Institute of Physics
referencedIn Papers, 1906-2005 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Unsöld, Albrecht, 1905-. Oral history interview with Albrecht Unsöld, 1984 February 24. American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library
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Birth 1893-10-22

Death 1985-09-10

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