Pieter Johannes van Rhijn (24 March 1886 – 9 May 1960) was a Dutch astronomer. Born in Gouda, he studied at Groningen. He served as director at the Sterrenkundig Laboratorium (Kapteyn Astronomical Institute) in Groningen.
Pieter Johannes van Rhijn | |
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| Born | 24 March 1886  |
| Died | 9 May 1960 Groningen |
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| Occupation | University teacher |
| Employer | University of Groningen |
He died in Groningen. The crater van Rhijn on the Moon is named after him, as is asteroid 2203 van Rhijn.
Sources
edit- Stamboom geslacht Van Rhijn (Dutch language source)
- Biografie van Rhijn, Pieter Johannes van (Dutch language source)
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