Wilhelm Olbers: Quick Facts


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Also Known As Heinrich Wilhelm Matthäus Olbers
Born October 11, 1758 • Germany
Died March 2, 1840 (aged 81) • Bremen • Germany
Subjects Of Study Vesta • Olbers’ paradox • comet • Pallas

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