Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld
Dutch astronomer and academic
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Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Netherlands
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Significant contributions to astronomy included the discovery of numerous asteroids alongside co-workers. Held academic positions, influencing the study of celestial bodies. Worked with notable observatories and participated in various astronomical research projects. Published important research addressing the dynamics of the solar system and the asteroid belt.
Discovered over 400 asteroids
Developed asteroid classification systems
Contributed to research on the solar system
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