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Kaj Aage Gunnar Strand
1907 – 2000
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryKaj Aage Gunnar Strand was a Danish-born naturalized American astronomer known for his work in positional astronomy and for serving as the scientific director of the United States Naval Observatory from 1963 to 1977. His work focused especially on double stars and stellar distances.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
February 27, 1907
Date of death
October 31, 2000
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