Ernesto Capocci
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.
Ernesto Capocci Belmonte | |
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 Ernesto Capocci Belmonte | |
| Born | 31 March 1798 |
| Died | 6 January 1864 (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 |
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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