Minor Planet 10 Hygiea discovered by Annibale de Gasparis

It Happened on
April 12, 1849

Hygieia is a Greek and Roman goddess of health, cleanliness and hygiene. Her name is the source for the word "hygiene".


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Annibale de Gasparis

Italian astronomer, known for discovering asteroids and his contributions to theoretical astronomy