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Rudolf Kippenhahn

German astrophysicist (1926-2020) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 94

Rudolf Kippenhahn was a German astrophysicist and science author.

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2020Died15 November 20202007Karl Schwarzschild MedalAward2005Eddington MedalAward1996Urania MedalAward1992Bruno-H.-Bürgel-PreisAward1986Lorenz Oken MedalAward1973Carus medalAward1926Born24 May 1926

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Awards

Karl Schwarzschild Medal2007
Eddington Medal2005
Urania Medal1996
Bruno-H.-Bürgel-Preis1992
Lorenz Oken Medal1986
Carus medal1973

About this person

Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2020 · aged 94