Wightman

(1980 TX3 )
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Discovery Chart

9.10.1980 00:00 Palomar 116w51 33n21 observations 1


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Named in honor of Kingsley W. Wightman, loved and respected teacher of astronomy, who inspired generations of students, teachers and the lay public at the Chabot Science Center in Oakland, California. He served as director of the Center from 1976 to 1986 and played a major role in securing its future. (M 21133) _ _.


Discovered on 9-10-1980 in Palomar by Shoemaker, C. S.

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