Tom Gehrels
Dutch astronomer (1925–2011)
1925 — 2011
Quick Facts
Profession
Dutch astronomer (1925–2011)
Born
February 21, 1925
Died
2011 (age ~86)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
astronomer, resistance fighter, Engelandvaarder
Kingdom of the NetherlandsBorn in HaarlemmermeerDied in Tucson
1925
Born in Haarlemmermeer (1925-02-21)
2007
AwardMasursky Award
2011
Died in Tucson
About
Anton Marie Jacob "Tom" Gehrels was a Dutch–American astronomer, Professor of Planetary Sciences, and Astronomer at the University of Arizona, Tucson.
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Who is Tom Gehrels?+
Anton Marie Jacob "Tom" Gehrels was a Dutch–American astronomer, Professor of Planetary Sciences, and Astronomer at the University of Arizona, Tucson.
What does the name Tom mean?+
The name Tom means "A diminutive of the male given name Thomas, also used as a formal male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Tom.". It is of English origin.
When was Tom Gehrels born?+
Tom Gehrels was born on February 21, 1925.
When did Tom Gehrels die?+
Tom Gehrels died in 2011, at approximately 86 years of age.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Thomas, also used as a formal male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Tom.
The name Tom is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Thomas, also used as a formal male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Tom.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Tom — February 21, 1925
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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