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Heinrich Wilhelm Olbers

Heinrich Wilhelm Olbers (October 11, 1758 - March 2, 1840) was a German astronomer, physician and physicist. Olbers' paradox is named after him.

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).

Asteroids discovered: 2

2 Pallas	March 28 1802
4 Vesta	March 29 1807

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