Giuseppe Piazzi

Italian astronomer who discovered Ceres

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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