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Astronomer
Annibale de Gasparis
Famoose for
Discovering asteroids including Hygiea.
Hygiea · Minor-planet discoveries
- Born
- 9 November 1819
- Birthplace
- Bugnara
- Died
- 21 March 1892
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Annibale de Gasparis
Annibale de Gasparis was an Italian astronomer who worked at Naples’ Capodimonte Observatory.
Early life
Studies
Initially studied engineering in Naples before becoming an observatory student in 1839.
Career
- 1845
Orbital research
Published a study of Vesta’s orbit.
- 1851
Professorship
Began teaching astronomy at the University of Naples.
- 1864
Observatory director
Succeeded Ernesto Capocci at Capodimonte.
Contributions
Hygiea
Discovered the asteroid.
Minor-planet discoveries
Discovered nine asteroids and studied celestial mechanics.
Beyond research
Family
Married Giuseppina Russo in 1848; they had nine children.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Additional biographical or research source ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Artistic portrait; Maurogargano. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.