Esko Valtaoja

January 10, 2024
Astronomer

Quick Facts

Esko Valtaoja
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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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.

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