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Jean-Charles Houzeau Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Jean-Charles Houzeau, based on 6 World History Database records associated with Belgium.

6 records1876–18826 events2 places

Chronological biography

1876

Belgian Observatory Reorganization1876
Science / Astronomy · Astronomer · Brussels

Promotes new instruments, publications and international astronomical cooperation.

Royal Observatory Directorship1876
Science / Astronomy · Astronomer · Brussels

Becomes director of the Royal Observatory and reorganizes its work.

1882

Belgian Venus Transit Observations6 December 1882
Science / Astronomy · Astronomer · Texas

The programme contributes measurements intended to refine the astronomical unit.

Belgian Venus Transit Programme6 December 1882
Science / Astronomy · Astronomer · Texas

Supports measurement of the astronomical unit through coordinated observations.

Transit of Venus Expedition6 December 1882
Science / Astronomy · Astronomer · Texas

Organizes Belgian observations of the transit of Venus.

Transit of Venus Expeditions6 December 1882
Science / Astronomy · Astronomer · Texas

Organizes Belgian expeditions to observe the transit of Venus.

Titles and roles

Astronomer

Record provenance

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