Heinrich Wilhelm Olbers

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

Heinrich Wilhelm Olbers
Asteroids discovered: 2
2 PallasMarch 28 1802
4 VestaMarch 29 1807

References
  • Cunningham, C. J. (2006). The Origin of the Asteroids: Olbers versus Regner. Star Lab Press. ISBN 0-9708162-5-1.
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