Annibale de Gasparis
Italian astronomer (1819–1892) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Annibale de Gasparis (Italian pronunciation: [anˈniːbale de ˈɡasparis]; 9 November 1819 – 21 March 1892) was an Italian astronomer, known for discovering asteroids and his contributions to theoretical astronomy.
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Annibale de Gasparis | |
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Born | (1819-11-09)9 November 1819 |
Died | 21 March 1892(1892-03-21) (aged 72) |
Nationality | Italian |
Alma mater | University of Naples |
Known for | Discovery of asteroids |
Awards | Lalande Prize (1849–53) Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society (1851) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mathematics, astronomy, celestial mechanics |
Institutions | Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte, University of Naples Federico II |
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