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Eise Eisinga

Dutch astronomer (1744-1828) · Netherlands · On the map · Scientists · Died at 84

Eise Jeltes Eisinga was a Frisian astronomer who built the Eise Eisinga Planetarium in his house in Franeker, Dutch Republic. The orrery still exists and is the oldest functioning planetarium in the world.

Eise Eisinga is read about 71 times a day, in 16 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 103 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Brother of the Order of the Netherlands Lion

About this person

Country
Netherlands
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1744 to 1828 · aged 84