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Johann Gottfried Galle, 1880 Memorial plaque in Wittenberg. Johann Gottfried Galle (9 June 1812 – 10 July 1910) was a German astronomer from Radis, Germany, at the Berlin Observatory who, on 23 September 1846, with the assistance of student Heinrich Louis d'Arrest, was the first person to view the planet Neptune and know what he was looking at.
Johann Gottfried Galle was a German astronomer who on Sept. 23, 1846, was the first to observe the planet Neptune. Galle joined the staff of the Berlin Observatory, where he served as assistant director under J.F. Encke from 1835 until 1851.
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May 29, 2018 · Johann Gottfried Galle was a German astronomer who discovered Neptune in 1846 based on Le Verrier's calculations. He also observed comets, minor planets, and the rings of Saturn, and taught at the Berlin Observatory.
Sep 22, 2021 · Johann Gottfried Galle was the first to identify Neptune as the eighth planet in 1846, using a telescope and calculations by Urbain Le Verrier and John Couch Adams. Learn more about the history and exploration of Neptune and its moons, rings, and atmosphere.
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Jun 9, 2020 · Learn how German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle discovered Neptune in 1846, using the calculations of his fellow astronomer Urbain Le Verrier. Find out about his life, career, and legacy in astronomy.
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Feb 10, 2022 · German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle (above), along with fellow German astronomer Heinrich Ludwig d’Arrest (below), made the definitive discovery of Neptune, spotting it on the night of Sept ...
Johann Gottfried Galle was a German astronomer from Radis, Germany, at the Berlin Observatory who, on 23 September 1846, with the assistance of student Heinrich Louis d'Arrest, was the first person to view the planet Neptune and know what he was looking at.
