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Jean Meeus


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December 12, 1928

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Jean Meeus obtained a Master's degree in mathematics ("licentiaat") from the university of Leuven in 1953. He worked as a meteorologist at Brussels Airport until his retirement. As an amateur astronomer he has authored books, articles and almanacs that generated and continue to generate significant interest among a broad audience including laypersons as well as professional scientists. Much of his work is characterised by the combination of elementary, low-threshold explanations with a high degree of precision and completeness. He has also taken a sharply critical position against astrology, ufology and other forms of pseudoscience. ...more

Average rating: 4.34 · 117 ratings · 8 reviews · 30 distinct works
Astronomical Algorithms

4.21 avg rating — 58 ratings — published 1991 — 2 editions
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Astronomical Formulae for C...

3.94 avg rating — 18 ratings — published 1988
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Mathematical Astronomy Morsels

4.75 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 1998 — 4 editions
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Mathematical Astronomical M...

4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2004
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More Mathematical Astronomy...

4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2007 — 2 editions
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Mathematical Astronomy Mors...

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Mathematical Astronomy Mors...

4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2010
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Transits

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Elements of Solar Eclipses ...

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Astronomical Tables of the ...

4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1983 — 2 editions
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