Discovery of Asteroid Juno

Date: September 1, 1804 • Location: Berlin, Germany

German astronomer Karl Ludwig Harding discovered one of the largest main-belt asteroids, naming it Juno after the Roman goddess.

Karl Ludwig Harding was a German astronomer, who discovered Juno, the third asteroid of the main-belt in 1804.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Germany'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.