Heinrich Wilhelm Matthäus Olbers
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Heinrich Wilhelm Matthäus Olbers (October 11, 1758 – March 2, 1840) was a German astronomer, physician and physicist.
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.
| 2 Pallas | March 28 1802 |
| 4 Vesta | March 29 1807 |
In 1802, Olbers discovered (and named) the asteroid Pallas. In 1807 he discovered the asteroid Vesta, which he allowed Gauss to name.
On March 6 1815, Olbers also discovered a periodic comet named after him (formally designated 13P/Olbers).
He died in Bremen.
Olbers' paradox is named after him.
Honors
The following celestial features are named for him:
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