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Karl Ludwig Harding (29 September 1765 – 31 August 1834) was a German astronomer, who discovered Juno, the third asteroid of the main-belt in 1804. Life and career. Harding was born in Lauenburg. From 1786–89, he was educated at the University of Göttingen, where he studied theology, mathematics, and physics. [2] .
Apr 19, 2024 · Karl Ludwig Harding (born Sept. 29, 1765, Lauenburg [Germany]—died Aug. 31, 1834, Göttingen) was an astronomer who discovered (1804) and named Juno, the third minor planet to be detected. He studied at the University of Göttingen under Georg Lichtenberg and later served as assistant to J.H. Schröter at Schröter’s Lilienthal Observatory.
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The Helix Nebula (also known as NGC 7293 or Caldwell 63) is a planetary nebula (PN) located in the constellation Aquarius. Discovered by Karl Ludwig Harding, most likely before 1824, this object is one of the closest of all the bright planetary nebulae to Earth. [3]
74 NATURE jULY 14, 1934. Karl Ludwig Harding, 1775-1834 On July 15, 1834, at Gottingen, tho death occurred of Karl Ludwig Harding, whose name will always be remembered in connexion with...
The Helix Nebula was originally discovered by a German astronomer named Karl Ludwig Harding. He discovered many other celestial objects in addition to this nebula. It is now thought that Harding made his discovery of the Helix Nebula before 1824, but the precise date is not known.
HARDING, Karl Ludwig (1765-1834). A German astronomer, born at Lauenburg. He was educated at Göttingen, where he studied theology, and became a tutor in the family of Schröter in Lilienthal. Schröter was an enthusiastic astronomer, and Harding was soon appointed observer and inspector in his observatory.
Karl Ludwig Harding. Born. 1765-09-29. Died. 1834-08-31. Elected. 1821-01-12. Membership status. Associate. Link to obituary in RAS journal. http://articles.adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-iarticle_query?1835MNRAS...3R..86. Volume, year and page range. 003:1 (1835), :86.
