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Kapteyn

KAPTEYN, JACOBUS CORNELIUS
Dutch astronomer
(b. Jan. 19, 1851, Barneveld, Neth.—.d June 18, 1922, Amsterdam) (b. Jan. 19, 1851, Barneveld, Neth.—.d June 18, 1922, Amsterdam)Dutch astronomer who used photography and statistical methods in determining the motions and distribution of stars.
What's up kapteyn? The stars. Duh!
Wacky Dutchman. Isn't that weird?
by BobLoblaw05 January 2, 2010
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