Gerard Kuiper was a prominent American astronomer born in 1905 in the Netherlands, known for his research in planetary science and astronomy. While he made numerous contributions to the field, he is particularly recognized for several key discoveries and theories related to planetary atmospheres and the outer Solar System. One of his most significant discoveries was the identification of the presence of methane in the atmosphere of Titan, Saturn's largest moon, which advanced the understanding of the complex atmospheres of celestial bodies.
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