Giuseppe Piazzi
Italian astronomer who discovered Ceres
Born
1746
279 years ago
Died
July 22nd, 1826
199 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Italy
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An Italian mathematician and astronomer established the first observatory in Palermo, Italy. Conducted extensive observations of stars and celestial bodies. In 1801, discovered the dwarf planet Ceres while searching for a predicted planet between Mars and Jupiter. This discovery marked the first time a celestial object was identified in the asteroid belt. Developed a star catalog known as the 'Catalog of the Fixed Stars', which included the positions of over 7,000 stars. Contributed significantly to the field of astronomy through various publications and observations until his death.
Discovered the dwarf planet Ceres
Founded the Palermo Astronomical Observatory
Published the Catalog of the Fixed Stars
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