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Discovery of the First Asteroid, Ceres

Historical Studies in Asteroid Research

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Clifford Cunningham

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333 Seiten
12 Lesestunden

Natur
Natur, Tiere
Philosophie
Weltraum & Astronomie
Wissenschaftsgeschichte & -theorie

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This book offers a comprehensive analysis of Ceres' discovery and its classification as the first asteroid. Utilizing extensive primary sources, it details the correspondence among European astronomers, Piazzi's monographs, and historical context, revealing the competitive atmosphere of early 19th-century astronomy.