Johann Gottfried Galle
Learn about the German astronomer who assisted in the discovery of Neptune in 1846. Find out his achievements, challenges, and legacy in
Scientist of the Day
Johann Gottfried Galle, a German astronomer, was born June 9, 1812. Galle was working at the Berlin Observatory when, on Sep. 23,
Neptune''s discovery | Astronomy
The name Johann Gottfried Galle, a German astronomer at the Royal Observatory in Berlin, will forever be etched in history for first recognizing the planet.
Johann Gottfried Galle | Discoverer of Neptune,
Johann Gottfried Galle (born June 9, 1812, near Gräfenhainichen,
Johann Gottfried Galle
Born: Jun 9, 1812 in Radis, Germany Died: Jul 9, 1910 (at age 98) in Potsdam, Germany Nationality: German Famous For: Discovery of
Johann Gottfried Galle Biography
Johann Gottfried Galle was a German astronomer. He was the first person to knowingly see the planet Neptune in September of 1846. Galle worked at
175 Years Ago: Astronomers Discover Neptune, the Eighth Planet
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
Galle, Johann Gottfried
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
Johann Gottfried Galle | History | Research Starters
Nineteenth-century German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle discovered several new comets and one of Saturn''s rings, but he is best remembered as the person who used another
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