Jaan Einasto

Astrophysicist

Birthday February 23, 1929

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Estonia

Age 95 years old

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About

Estonian astrophysicist who made great contributions to his field in the 20th century. He has been awarded three Estonian National Science Awards and is a member of the European Astronomical Society and the Royal Astronomical Society.

Before Fame

He was educated at the University of Tartu.

Trivia

He discovered an asteroid in 1994, and it was named in his honor.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Tartu, Estonia.

Associated With

He was born in the same country as astronomer Ernst Opik.