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Ernst Öpik

Ernst Öpik was a Russian, Estonian and British astronomer, astrophysicist, composer, scientist and university teacher (1893–1985). He was born at Kunda and died at Bangor.

Ernst Öpik in brief

Born
1893
Died
1985
Known for
astronomer, astrophysicist, composer, scientist and university teacher
Place of birth
Kunda
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Identity and origins

Ernst Öpik was recorded at birth as Ernst Julius Öpik. His recorded languages were Estonian, Russian and English.

2 children are recorded: Uuno Öpik and Helgi Öpik. Other recorded relations include Lembit Öpik.

Formation and teaching

Ernst Öpik studied at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University and Gustav Adolf Grammar School.

Career and activity

Ernst Öpik worked in astronomy, astrophysics, meteor, comet and minor planet.

He was employed by University of Tartu, Baltic University, Armagh Observatory, University of Maryland and National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek. He belonged to Royal Astronomical Society, Estonian Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, National Academy of Sciences and Royal Irish Academy.

Recognition and collections

Ernst Öpik received Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society, Bruce Medal, J. Lawrence Smith Medal and Leonard Medal.

Identity

Ernst Öpik is recorded as astronomer, astrophysicist, composer, scientist and university teacher. Ernst Öpik is recorded with the citizenship of Russian Empire, Estonia and United Kingdom.

In detail

Ernst Öpik studied at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University and Gustav Adolf Grammar School. the recorded working language is Estonian, Russian and English.

The field of work recorded is astronomy, astrophysics and meteor.

Employment is recorded with University of Tartu, Baltic University and Armagh Observatory. Membership is recorded of Royal Astronomical Society, Estonian Academy of Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society, Bruce Medal, J. Lawrence Smith Medal and Leonard Medal.

Chronology

  1. 1893Ernst Öpik born at Kunda.
  2. 1985Ernst Öpik died at Bangor.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Ernst Öpik”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q318126: Ernst Öpik

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