Birthdate: December 7, 1905
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Tuitjenhorn, Netherlands
Died: December 23, 1973
Gerard Kuiper was a distinguished Dutch-American astronomer and planetary scientist celebrated for his influential work in the field of planetary science. He is famously recognized for lending his name to the Kuiper belt, an area located beyond Neptune that contains many icy bodies. Often referred to as the pioneer of modern planetary science, Kuiper’s research significantly advanced our comprehension of the solar system and paved the way for future exploration and study in space science.
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