Gehringer

(1997 AT17 )
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NOW @ 19 CAN 25
FOUND @ 4 LEO 38
 
Inclination: 1.944
Eccentricity: 0.211
Period: 5.459 years
AU 3.1
Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

12.1.1997 08:05 Goodricke-Pigott 111w5 32n9 observations 1


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Nebraskan amateur astronomer and high-school science teacher Thomas P. Gehringer (1953–2002) was a source of inspiration to the teaching profession, for his dedication to students and colleagues while dealing with incredible health obstacles. He and his students analyzed Kitt Peak images and discovered 73 novae in M31. (M 44596) _ _.


Discovered on 12-1-1997 in Goodricke-Pigott by Tucker, R. A.

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