Ronaldo Rogério de Freitas Mourão explained

Ronaldo Rogério de Freitas Mourão
Birth Date:25 May 1935
Birth Place:Rio de Janeiro
Death Place:Rio de Janeiro
Nationality:Brazilian
Occupation:Astronomer
Awards:Prêmio José Reis de Divulgação Científica (1978/79)

Ronaldo Rogério de Freitas Mourão (25 May 1935 – 25 July 2014) was a Brazilian astronomer and the founder of the Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences (Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins) (MAST), as well as a researcher and titular partner at the Brazilian History and Geography Institute (Instituto Histórico e Geográfico Brasileiro) (IGHB). He was born and died in Rio de Janeiro.[1]

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  1. News: Astrônomo Ronaldo Mourão morre aos 79 anos no Rio. 26 July 2014. Folha de S. Paulo. Portuguese. 2 October 2014.