Tom Gehrels
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Tom Gehrels
Summary
Tom Gehrels is a human[1]. His place of birth was Haarlemmermeer[2]. He was born on February 21, 1925[3]. He died in Tucson[4]. He died on July 11, 2011[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], resistance fighter[7], and Engelandvaarder[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Tom Gehrels was born in Haarlemmermeer[2].
- Tom Gehrels passed away in Tucson[4].
- Tom Gehrels was born on February 21, 1925[3].
- Tom Gehrels was born on 1925[10].
- Tom Gehrels died on July 11, 2011[5].
- Tom Gehrels died on 2011[11].
- Tom Gehrels held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[12].
- Tom Gehrels held citizenship in United States[13].
- English was Tom Gehrels's native language[14].
- Tom Gehrels worked as an astronomer[6].
- Tom Gehrels worked as a resistance fighter[7].
- Tom Gehrels worked as an Engelandvaarder[8].
- Tom Gehrels's field of work was astronomy[15].
- Tom Gehrels's field of work was student[16].
- Tom Gehrels was employed by University of Arizona[17].
- Tom Gehrels was educated at Leiden University[18].
- Tom Gehrels was educated at University of Chicago[19].
- Tom Gehrels's doctoral advisor was Gerard Kuiper[20].
- A notable work attributed to Tom Gehrels is discoverer of asteroids[21].
- Tom Gehrels received the Masursky Award[22].
- Tom Gehrels's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[23].
- Tom Gehrels is recorded as male[24].
- Tom Gehrels's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Tom Gehrels supervised Clifford Stoll as a doctoral student[26].
- Tom Gehrels's Commons category is recorded as Tom Gehrels[27].
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Origins and Family
Tom Gehrels's place of birth was Haarlemmermeer[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 21, 1925[3] and 1925[10]. English was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at Leiden University[18], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1575[30], headquartered in Leiden[31] and University of Chicago[19], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1890[34], headquartered in Chicago[35]. Tom Gehrels's doctoral advisor was Gerard Kuiper[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], resistance fighter[7], and Engelandvaarder[8]. Fields of work include astronomy[15], a branch of science[36] and student[16], an occupation[37]. Tom Gehrels was employed by University of Arizona[17]. He supervised Clifford Stoll as a doctoral student[26].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Tom Gehrels is discoverer of asteroids[21].
Recognition
Tom Gehrels received the Masursky Award[22].
Personal Life
Tom Gehrels's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[23].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include July 11, 2011[5] and 2011[11]. Tom Gehrels passed away in Tucson[4].
Why It Matters
Tom Gehrels ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
He is credited with the discovery of 3548 Eurybates[40], an asteroid[41]; 1912 Anubis[42], an asteroid[43]; Callirrhoe[44], a moon of Jupiter[45]; 1864 Daedalus[46], an asteroid[47]; 78P/Gehrels[48], a periodic comet[49]; and 5011 Ptah[50], a potentially hazardous asteroid[51].
FAQs
Where was Tom Gehrels born?
Tom Gehrels's place of birth was Haarlemmermeer[2].
Where did Tom Gehrels die?
Tom Gehrels passed away in Tucson[4].
What did Tom Gehrels do for work?
Tom Gehrels worked as astronomer[6], resistance fighter[7], and Engelandvaarder[8].
Where did Tom Gehrels go to school?
Tom Gehrels was educated at Leiden University[18] and University of Chicago[19].
What awards did Tom Gehrels receive?
Honors received include Masursky Award[22].
What did Tom Gehrels discover?
Tom Gehrels is credited as discoverer of 3548 Eurybates[40], 1912 Anubis[42], Callirrhoe[44], and 1864 Daedalus[46].