Esko Valtaoja
- January 10, 2024
- Astronomer
Quick Facts
Full Name | Esko Valtaoja |
Occupation | Astronomer |
Date Of Birth | Jun 20, 1951(1951-06-20) |
Age | 73 |
Birthplace | Kemi |
Country | Finland |
Birth City | Lapland |
Horoscope | Gemini |
Esko Valtaoja Biography
Name | Esko Valtaoja |
Birthday | Jun 20 |
Birth Year | 1951 |
Place Of Birth | Kemi |
Home Town | Lapland |
Birth Country | Finland |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Parents | Erkki Valtaoja |
Spouse | Virpi Wuori-Valtaoja |
Esko Valtaoja is one of the most popular and richest Astronomer who was born on June 20, 1951 in Kemi, Lapland, Finland.
In 2002 his book Kotona maailmankaikkeudessa (At Home in the Cosmos, 2001) won the Finlandia Prize for the best non-fiction work. After this he became a popular guest-speaker at TV shows, science fiction conventions, popular science seminars, etc. Part of his popularity comes from his ability to present complex scientific theories and ideas in an understandable, entertaining manner to the general audience.
Since then, Valtaoja has written another book, Avoin tie (The Open Road, 2004), in which he explains his visions of the future. The book is written in a style similar to that of Kotona maailmankaikkeudessa, with the general audience in mind.
Esko Valtaoja Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Astronomer |
House | Living in own house. |
Esko Valtaoja is one of the richest Astronomer from Finland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Esko Valtaoja 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Esko Jorma Johannes Valtaoja (pronounced [ˈesko ˈʋɑltɑˌojɑ] ( listen ) ; 1951, Kemi) is a Finnish professional astronomer and writer. Valtaoja worked as a professor at the University of Turku where he studied quasars. Valtaoja retired in 2015 after holding a popular farewell lecture, that was also televised by Finnish national public broadcaster YLE.
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Who is Esko Valtaoja Dating?
According to our records, Esko Valtaoja married to Virpi Wuori- Valtaoja. As of December 1, 2023, Esko Valtaoja’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Eddie Ranked on the list of most popular Astronomer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Finland. Esko Valtaoja celebrates birthday on June 20 of every year.