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22 Kalliope
1852Nov, 16

The English astronomer John Russell Hind discovers the asteroid 22 Kalliope.

Kalliope ( k-LY--pee; minor planet designation: 22 Kalliope) is a large M-type asteroid from the asteroid belt discovered by J. R. Hind on 16 November 1852. It is named after Calliope, the Greek Muse of epic poetry. It is orbited by a small moon named Linus.

John Russell Hind FRS FRSE LLD (12 May 1823 – 23 December 1895) was an English astronomer.

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Events on 1852

  • 20Mar

    Uncle Tom's Cabin

    Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin is published.
  • 3Aug

    Harvard-Yale Regatta

    Harvard University wins the first Boat Race between Yale University and Harvard. The race is also the first American intercollegiate athletic event
  • 21Aug

    Fort Selkirk

    Tlingit Indians destroy Fort Selkirk, Yukon Territory.
  • 24Sep

    Henri Giffard

    The first airship powered by (a steam) engine, created by Henri Giffard, travels 17 miles (27 km) from Paris to Trappes.
  • 16Nov

    22 Kalliope

    The English astronomer John Russell Hind discovers the asteroid 22 Kalliope.