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Jean Kovalevsky

French astronomer (1929-2018) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 89

Jean Kovalevsky was a French astronomer, specializing in celestial mechanics. He is known as a primary initiator and a leader of the Hipparcos space experiment.

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Awards

Georges Lemaître Prize2009
Prix Jules Janssen1979
Ladies' award of the Astronomical Society of France

About this person

Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2018 · aged 89