Gerard Peter Kuiper

Kui·per

[kahy-per]
noun
Gerard Peter, 1905–73, U.S. astronomer, born in the Netherlands.
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gerard peter kuiper

Dutch-American astronomer known especially for his discoveries and theories concerning the solar system.

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