Taavet Rootsmäe (until 1936 David Rootsman; 27 June 1885 Tartu County – 27 June 1959 Tartu) was an Estonian astronomer.[1]
In 1913 he graduated from Tartu University. Since 1919 he taught at Tartu University (was a professor).[1]
From 1919 to 1948 he was the first head of University of Tartu Old Observatory.[1]
His main fields of research were stellar astronomy, theoretical astronomy, and celestial mechanics. With Ernst Öpik, he is considered the founder of Estonian astronomy school.[1]
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- ^ a b c d "Tähetorn". www.muuseum.ut.ee. Retrieved 14 July 2021.