Barnaba Oriani

Barnaba Oriani
FRS
Born(1752-07-17)17 July 1752
Garegnano, Milan, Duchy of Milan
Died12 November 1832(1832-11-12) (aged 80)
Milan, Kingdom of Lombardy–Venetia
NationalityItalian
Occupations
  • Catholic priest
  • Geodesist
  • Astronomer
  • Scientist
Known fordetailed research of the planet Uranus
Parent(s)Giorgio Oriani and Margherita Oriani (née Galli)
Scientific career
Fieldsastronomy
InstitutionsBrera Astronomical Observatory

Barnaba Oriani FRS FRSE (17 July 1752 – 12 November 1832) was an Italian priest, geodesist, astronomer and scientist.

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