Hans-Walter Rix | |
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 Hans-Walter Rix (2009 photo) | |
| Born | January 16, 1964 |
| Nationality | German |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physics, Astronomy |
| Institutions | Max Planck Institute for Astronomy |
| Doctoral advisor | Simon White |
Hans-Walter Rix is a German astronomer and director of the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg. He is the son of the linguist Helmut Rix.