Harold Reitsema

American astronomer and physicist
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human
Sex or gender
male[9]
Date of birth
January 19, 1948
Place of birth
Kalamazoo
Country of citizenship
United States[5]
Doctoral advisor
Reta Beebe[7]
Family name
Reitsema[10]
Given name
Harold[11]
🏷️ Also known as
en Harold James Reitsema en Harold Reitsema en H. Reitsema da H. Reitsema de Harold James Reitsema fi H. Reitsema he הרולד ריטסמה ja ハロルド・ライツェマ pt Harold J. Reitsema tr Harold James Reitsema uk Гарольд Рейтсема
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16236335
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15680
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011757537072.33
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IAU member ID
25209
IAU member ID (archived)
6092
Prabook ID
1371358
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6602082767
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Summary

Harold Reitsema was born on January 19, 1948[1], in Kalamazoo[2]. He has worked as an astronomer[3] and physicist[4].

Why It Matters

Harold Reitsema is credited with the discovery of Larissa[12], a moon of Neptune[13] and Telesto[14], a moon of Saturn[15].

FAQs

Where was Harold Reitsema born?

Harold Reitsema's place of birth was Kalamazoo[2].

What did Harold Reitsema do for work?

Harold Reitsema worked as an astronomer[3] and physicist[4].

Where did Harold Reitsema go to school?

Harold Reitsema was educated at Calvin University[6].

What did Harold Reitsema discover?

Harold Reitsema is credited as discoverer of Larissa[12] and Telesto[14].

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