Giovanni Battista Hodierna

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Giovan Battista Odierna
Giovan Battista Odierna

Giovanni Battista Hodierna (Ragusa, April 13, 1597 - Palma di Montechiaro, August 6, 1660) was an Italian astronomer at the court of the Duke of Montechiaro. He compiled a catalog of some 40 entries, including at least 19 real and verifiable nebulous objects.

Hodierna was born at Ragusa in Sicily. He died at Palma di Montechiaro.

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