Bart Bok

Dutch-American astronomer (1906–1983)

Bartholomeus Jan "Bart" Bok (April 28, 1906 – August 5, 1983) was a Dutch-American astronomer, teacher, and lecturer. He is best known for his work on the Milky Way galaxy, and for the discovery of Bok globules.[1]

Bart Bok
Bok in his final year, 1983
Born
Bartholomeus Jan Bok

(1906-04-28)April 28, 1906
Hoorn, Netherlands
DiedAugust 5, 1983(1983-08-05) (aged 77)
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Cause of deathHeart attack
NationalityDutch-American
CitizenshipAmerican
Alma materLeiden; Groningen
Known forThe Milky Way; Bok globules
SpousePriscilla Fairfield Bok
ChildrenJoyce and John
Scientific career
FieldsAstronomy
Institutions

References change

  1. Millman, Peter M. (1984). "Bart Jan Bok, 1906–1983". Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. 78: 7. Bibcode:1984JRASC..78....3M.