Đuzepe Pjaci
Đuzepe Pjaci was an Italian astronomer credited with the discovery of the first asteroid, Ceres, in 1801. Initially mistaking it for a comet, he made a significant contribution to astronomy by identifying it as a new type of celestial body, which later led to the classification of asteroids. His findings marked a pivotal moment in the understanding of our solar system.
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Đuzepe Pjaci initially thought he discovered a comet but it was later determined to be an asteroid.
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