Erik Holmberg | |
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Born | Sweden | 13 November 1908
Died | 1 February 2000 | (aged 91)
Nationality | Swedish |
Alma mater | Lund University |
Known for | Effects of interacting galaxies |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy, cosmology |
Erik Holmberg (13 November 1908 – 1 February 2000) was a Swedish astronomer and cosmologist. He is most famous for his work in the effects of interacting galaxies. This research showed that galaxies that came near each other would likely combine to form a larger galaxy.[1]