Eise Eisinga

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Mathematician
gptkbp:annualVisitors attracts tourists
gptkbp:archaeologicalFindings historical significance in astronomy
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Franeker_University
gptkbp:awards Royal_Netherlands_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences_membership
gptkbp:birthDate February 2, 1744
gptkbp:birthPlace Franeker,_Netherlands
gptkbp:children seven children
gptkbp:collaborations local scholars
gptkbp:communityRole community leader
gptkbp:contribution popularizing astronomy
gptkbp:culturalImpact in_Dutch_culture
gptkbp:deathDate August 27, 1828
gptkbp:education self-taught
gptkbp:exhibitedAt educational purposes
gptkbp:exhibits partnerships with educational institutions
Eisinga_Planetarium_exhibitions
gptkbp:field astronomy
gptkbp:guidedTours guided tours available
gptkbp:hasLocation Franeker,_Netherlands
gptkbp:hasRecognition UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site_candidate
gptkbp:historicalResearch research opportunities
gptkbp:historicalSignificance early 19th century astronomy
gptkbp:hobbies building models
gptkbp:hostsEvents public lectures
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eise Eisinga
gptkbp:influenced Dutch_astronomy
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Isaac_Newton
gptkbp:influenceOn modern planetariums
gptkbp:inspiration scientific community
gptkbp:inventor mechanical models of the solar system
gptkbp:involved local politics
gptkbp:knownFor Eise Eisinga Planetarium
gptkbp:legacy Eisinga_Planetarium_still_operational
gptkbp:lensType mechanical planetarium
gptkbp:nationality Dutch
gptkbp:notableWork gptkb:Eisinga_Planetarium
gptkbp:occupation astronomer
gptkbp:orbitalInclination recognized for excellence in education.
gptkbp:philanthropy supporting education
gptkbp:philosophy empirical observation
gptkbp:project gptkb:Eisinga_Planetarium
gptkbp:publications astronomical writings
gptkbp:researchInterest empirical research
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Franeker
gptkbp:scenicViews astronomical instruments
orrery
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Jantje_de_Vries
gptkbp:studentDemographics educational programs for schools
gptkbp:touristAttraction ongoing preservation efforts
funded by donations and grants
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site community engagement initiatives
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1781