Heinrich Wilhelm Matthäus Olbers

Heinrich Wilhelm Matthäus Olbers (October 11, 1758 – March 2, 1840) was a German astronomer, physician and physicist.

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October 11 - 1758 - March 2 - 1840 - German - Astronomer - Physician - Physicist

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He was born in Arbergen, and studied to be a physician at Göttingen. After his graduation in 1780, he began practicing medicine in Bremen, Germany. At night he dedicated his time to astronomical observation.

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Physician - Göttingen - 1780 - Medicine - Bremen - Germany - Astronomical

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In 1802, Olbers discovered (and named) the asteroid Pallas. In 1807 he discovered the asteroid Vesta, which he allowed Gauss to name.

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1802 - Asteroid - Pallas - 1807 - Vesta - Gauss

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On March 6 1815, Olbers also discovered a periodic comet named after him (formally designated 13P/Olbers).

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March 6 - 1815 - Comet - 13P/Olbers

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He died in Bremen.

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Olbers' paradox is named after him.

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