Dorrit Hoffleit
American astronomer (1907–2007)
1907 — 2007
Quick Facts
Profession
American astronomer (1907–2007)
Born
March 12, 1907
Died
2007 (age ~100)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
astronomer
United StatesBorn in FlorenceDied in New Haven
1907
Born in Florence (1907-03-12)
1938
AwardCaroline I. Wilby Prize
1988
AwardGeorge Van Biesbroeck Prize
1998
AwardConnecticut Women's Hall of Fame
2007
Died in New Haven
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dorrit Hoffleit?+
Dorrit Hoffleit is American astronomer (1907–2007). Born in 1907.
When was Dorrit Hoffleit born?+
Dorrit Hoffleit was born on March 12, 1907.
When did Dorrit Hoffleit die?+
Dorrit Hoffleit died in 2007, at approximately 100 years of age.
Other famous people named Dorrit
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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