Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers
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Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers (/ˈɔːlbərz/; German: [ˈɔlbɐs]; 11 October 1758 – 2 March 1840) was a German astronomer. He found a convenient method of calculating the orbit of comets, and in 1802 and 1807, discovered the second and the fourth asteroids Pallas and Vesta.
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Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers | |
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Born | (1758-10-11)11 October 1758 |
Died | 2 March 1840(1840-03-02) (aged 81) |
Nationality | German |
Known for | Olbers' paradox Pallas Vesta |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Medicine Astronomy |
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