Conveners
The Historical and Scientific Legacy of Giuseppe Piazzi
- Pietro Schipani (Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF))
The Historical and Scientific Legacy of Giuseppe Piazzi
- Pietro Schipani (Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF))
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Chinnici, Ileana (Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF))16/09/2026, 14:00The Legacy of Giuseppe Piazzi
A Theatine priest and astronomer, Giuseppe Piazzi (1746–1826) is a figure who deserves renewed attention on the occasion of the bicentenary of his death. His contributions to the advancement of astronomy, both in terms of knowledge and infrastructure, are mainly related to his unexpected discovery of Ceres (the first asteroid, now classified as a dwarf planet) and his crucial role in founding...
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Russo, Guido (Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II)16/09/2026, 14:40The Legacy of Giuseppe Piazzi
The presentation recalls Giuseppe Piazzi, beginning with his life and educational background, and then examining his astronomical research in Palermo, where he produced highly valuable star catalogues and earned recognition at the European level. His role in Naples is then explored, both as an astronomer and as the visionary behind the Capodimonte Observatory, as well as President of the Royal...
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Gargano, Mauro (Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF))16/09/2026, 15:05The Legacy of Giuseppe Piazzi
Between 1791 and 1819, the foundation of the Naples Observatory unfolded through a sequence of political and dynastic ruptures that shaped its timing, form, and purpose. From the initial project promoted by Ferdinand IV, to the provisional seat at San Gaudioso under Joseph Bonaparte, and finally to Murat’s 1812 decree that launched the construction of the Capodimonte Specola, the institution...
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Di Giacomo, Federico (Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF))16/09/2026, 15:30The Legacy of Giuseppe Piazzi
Astrometry is a branch of astronomy that involves precise measurements of the positions and movements of stars and other celestial bodies. Modern astrometry has been entirely revolutionized by the ESA space missions Hipparcos and Gaia. With its last release, DR3, and the next December 2026 DR4, Gaia allowed milli-arcsec (mas) precision on the positions, parallaxes and proper motions of about...
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Tucci, Pasquale (Retired, Università degli Studi di Milano)16/09/2026, 16:25The History of Physics and Astronomy
From a young age, GVS’ parents had instilled in him a love for astronomy. He enrolled in the degree program in Hydraulic Engineering and Civil Architecture, in the absence of that one in Mathematics. Giovanni Plana, then director of the Obsevatory of Turin, taught Calculus. However, GVS was unable to establish a productive relationship with him. Thanks to the support of some of his professors,...
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Bianchi, Simone (Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF))16/09/2026, 17:05The History of Physics and Astronomy
A commemorative event will be held in Pisa on 16 December 2026 to mark the bicentenary of Giovanni Battista Donati, one of the most prominent Italian astronomers of the 19th century. The celebration will retrace the main professional achievements of the scientist, obtained in just 20 years of activity (from 1852 until his premature death in 1873). Donati was a pioneer in the application of...
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