Pieter Oosterhoff Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Pieter Theodorus Oosterhoff was a notable Dutch astronomer who lived from March 30, 1904, to March 14, 1978. He co-administered the Leiden Observatory with Jan Oort and focused his research on variable stars and photometry. His most significant contribution was in 1939 when he identified two distinct populations of globular clusters, which are now referred to as Oosterhoff groups, based on RR Lyrae variable stars. He also played a key role in the International Astronomical Union and was instrumental in establishing the European Southern Observatory.

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Meaning of the name - Pieter

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March 30, 1904 Facts

Generation Group

Pieter Oosterhoff belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Leeuwarden

Place of Death: Leiden

Educated At: Leiden University

Occupation: university teacher | astronomer

Employers: Radboud University Nijmegen | Leiden University

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Astrology Analysis

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