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Christopher Hansteen | |
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 Portrait by Aasta Hansteen | |
| Born | 26 November 1784 |
| Died | 11 April 1873 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | astronomy, mathematics, magnetism, mechanics |
| Institutions | Royal Frederick University (1814–1861) |
Christopher Hansteen (26 September 1784 – 11 April 1873) was a Norwegian geophysicist, astronomer and physicist,[1] best known for his mapping of Earth's magnetic field.