Eise Eisinga

Astronomer who built Eisinga Planetarium

Eise Eisinga - Astronomer who built Eisinga Planetarium
Born

1744
281 years ago

Died

August 27th, 1828
196 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Netherlands

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An astronomer and academic, focused on celestial mechanics and planetary orbits. Constructed the Eisinga Planetarium in Franeker, the oldest working planetarium in the world, which was completed in 1781. The planetarium features a model of the solar system, demonstrating the planetary orbits and movements in a clockwork mechanism. Eisinga's work contributed significantly to popularizing astronomy in the Netherlands during the 18th century, providing educational opportunities for the public.

Built the Eisinga Planetarium

Published works on astronomy

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