Ernesto Capocci
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Ernesto Capocci Belmonte | |
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Born | Picinisco, Italy | 31 March 1798
Died | 6 January 1864 Naples, Italy | (aged 65)
Nationality | Italian |
Known for | Director of the Astronomical Observatory of Naples; naming of asteroid 10 Hygiea |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mathematics, astronomy, politics, science journalism |
Institutions | Astronomical Observatory of Naples |
Ernesto Capocci Belmonte (31 March 1798 – 6 January 1864) was an Italian mathematician, astronomer and politician, born in Picinisco. He was the director of the Astronomical Observatory of Naples.[1] He died in Naples, aged 65.
References[]
- ^ Capaccioli, Massimo; Longo, Giuseppe; Cirella, Emilia Olostro (2009). L'astronomia a Napoli dal Settecento ai giorni nostri. Storia di un'altra occasione perduta [Astronomy in Naples from the eighteenth century to the present day. The history of another lost opportunity.] (in Italian). Guida Editori. ISBN 978-88-60428-27-1.
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