Original: It was discovered on 1 January 1801 by Giuseppe Piazzi, and for half a century it was classified as the eighth planet. It is named after Ceres, the Roman goddess of growing plants, the harvest, and motherly love.
Simplified: It was discovered on January 1, 1801, by Giuseppe Piazzi, and is named after the Roman goddess Ceresâ "the goddess of growing plants, the harvest, and of motherly love.