Bart Bok
Bartholomeus Jan "Bart" Bok (April 28, 1906 – August 5, 1983) was a Dutch-American astronomer, teacher, and lecturer. He is best known for his work on the Milky Way galaxy, and for the discovery of Bok globules.[1]
Bart Bok | |
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 Bok in his final year, 1983 | |
| Born | Bartholomeus Jan Bok April 28, 1906 Hoorn, Netherlands |
| Died | August 5, 1983 (aged 77) Tucson, Arizona, United States |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Nationality | Dutch-American |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | Leiden; Groningen |
| Known for | The Milky Way; Bok globules |
| Spouse(s) | Priscilla Fairfield Bok |
| Children | Joyce and John |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy |
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References
- Millman, Peter M. (1984). "Bart Jan Bok, 1906–1983". Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. 78: 7. Bibcode:1984JRASC..78....3M.
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