Discovery of Asteroid 55 Pandora

Date: September 10, 1858 • Location: Latham, United States

George Mary Searle discovered the asteroid 55 Pandora (pictured) from the Dudley Observatory near Albany, New York; it was his only asteroid discovery.

George Mary Searle was an American astronomer and Catholic priest.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in United States's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.